Cricketers Born on January 28

Rajesh MaruENG
Rajesh Maru

63y / 1962

All-rounder

Robiul HaqueBD
Robiul Haque

26y / 1999

Bowler

Flavian AponsoNL
Flavian Aponso

73y / 1952

Batsman

Dennis LillieAU
Dennis Lillie

80y / 1945

All-rounder

Peter CarlsteinZA
Peter Carlstein

87y / 1938

Batsman

Tom PunaNZ
Tom Puna

96y / 1929

Batsman

Cyril ChristianiWI
Cyril Christiani

112y / 1913

Wicket-keeper batsman

Walter LancashireENG
Walter Lancashire

122y / 1903

Batsman

Peter CantrellNL
Peter Cantrell

63y / 1962

Batsman

Rob BaileyENG
Rob Bailey

62y / 1963

Batsman

Mark JohnsonUS
Mark Johnson

62y / 1963

Wicket-keeper batsman

Player Info

1873 – Birth of Monty Noble

Monty Noble, one of Australia’s greatest allrounders, was born today. A classical right-hand batter and offspinner, he captained Australia to successive Ashes wins in 1907-08 and 1909. He produced match-winning figures like 7-17 & 6-60 vs England at the MCG (1901-02) and 11-103 in the only Sheffield Test (1902). In 51 Sheffield Shield matches, he averaged 68 with the bat and 22 with the ball. Noble died in Sydney in 1940.

1880 – Birth of Bert Strudwick

Bert Strudwick, England wicketkeeper, was born today. Playing 28 Tests with a batting average of 7.93, he was a master with the gloves and held the world record for most first-class dismissals (1,495) until 1975. A popular character, Strudwick died in Sussex in 1970.

1887 – England’s Lowest Total

England was dismissed for just 45, thanks to debutants Charlie Turner (6-15) and JJ Ferris (4-27) in Australia. Remarkably, George Lohmann was the only man to reach double figures (17). Despite the collapse, England won the match when Australia fell 14 runs short of 111.

1949 – Everton Weekes Chased History

Everton Weekes was controversially run out for 90 in Madras, denying him a sixth consecutive Test hundred. West Indies won by an innings, and Weekes followed up with 56 and 48 in the next match, setting a record of seven consecutive fifties, since equalled by Andy Flower and Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

1964 – Birth of David “Syd” Lawrence

A rare modern Englishman with “RF” initials, Lawrence played five Tests before a knee injury ended his career. He played a crucial role in England’s series-squaring win over West Indies at The Oval in 1991, taking seven wickets at a slightly better economy than Phil Tufnell.

1976 – Erapalli Prasanna’s Historic Win

India’s spinner Prasanna became the country’s most successful spinner of the era, taking 3-64 and 8-76 against New Zealand in Auckland, leading India to an eight-wicket win. On the way, he surpassed Vinoo Mankad’s 162 wickets, setting a new benchmark.

1986 – Birth of Asad Shafiq

Pakistan batter Asad Shafiq was born today. He started his Test career with two fifties in 2010 and scored his maiden hundred vs Bangladesh in 2011. Highlights include 111 vs South Africa in 2013 and a heroic 137 in a chase of 490 in Brisbane, 2016. Shafiq consistently contributed with big innings in 2015 and 2017.

1989–1992 – David Boon’s Milestones

  • 1989: Patient 149 helped Australia beat West Indies in the fourth Test in Sydney.
  • 1991: Scored 121 vs England in Adelaide (ninth Test hundred).
  • 1992: Scored 135 vs India in Adelaide, completing his 12th Test century and becoming the first Australian to hit five centuries against India.

1997 – Danny Morrison Holds Out

New Zealand bowler Danny Morrison, known for 24 ducks in 71 innings, survived 166 minutes against England in Auckland. Nathan Astle’s century helped New Zealand draw the match, frustrating England fans.

1906 – Birth of Henry Foley

Henry Foley, the first New Zealander to be dismissed in a Test, was born today. He played in New Zealand’s inaugural Test against England in 1929-30, scoring 2 in both innings, and never played for the country again. He died in Brisbane in 1948.

2012 – Australia Sweeps India

Australia won 4-0 in Adelaide, handing India their eighth consecutive overseas Test defeat. Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke scored double hundreds, nearly matching India’s match aggregate. Virat Kohli scored his maiden Test hundred, and it was the only Test of the series to go the full five days.

2012 – England’s Overseas Struggles

In Abu Dhabi, Pakistan’s spinners bowled England out for 72 chasing 145. Abdur Rehman took 6-25, and Saeed Ajmal claimed seven wickets in the match, ending England’s hopes despite Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar’s efforts.

2013 – Mumbai Wins 40th Ranji Trophy

Mumbai clinched their 40th Ranji Trophy at the Wankhede, beating Saurashtra by an innings and 125 runs. Dhawal Kulkarni (9 wickets) and Ajit Agarkar (5 wickets) led the bowling attack.

2015 – Brett Lee’s Final Over Drama

In the BBL final, Perth Scorchers needed 8 from the last over. Lee conceded 7 from the first three balls, then Nathan Coulter-Nile and Sam Whiteman fell. With scores tied, Yasir Arafat ran a risky single off the last ball, and a dropped throw at midwicket secured Scorchers’ consecutive title.

2017 – Perth Scorchers’ Third Title

Perth Scorchers won their third BBL title, defeating Sydney Sixers by nine wickets at the WACA. Mitchell Johnson bowled superbly, and Jhye Richardson plus Tim Bresnan shared six wickets as the Scorchers chased 141 in 16 overs.

2022 – Perth Scorchers’ Fourth BBL Title

Scorchers bounced back from 25/4 to post 171 in the final against Sydney Sixers in Melbourne. Laurie Evans scored 76 off 41, partnering with Ashton Turner for a 104-run stand. Andrew Tye took 3-15, rolling the Sixers in under 17 overs.

2024 – Shamar Joseph’s Heroics

West Indies’ Shamar Joseph, just two Tests old, led his team to a thrilling eight-run win over Australia in Brisbane, marking their first Test win in Australia in nearly 30 years. Joseph took seven wickets, including Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, and Josh Hazlewood.

2024 – England’s Bazball Triumph in Hyderabad

Against India, England won despite conceding a first-innings lead of 190. Ollie Pope scored 196, sweeping India’s spinners to all corners. Debutant Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ben Stokes, and Joe Root shared the wickets and run-outs, giving England a remarkable victory.

Last updated on: February 2, 2026