Historic Cricket Moments on November 24

Historic Cricket Moments on November 24

Cricketers Born on November 24

Kabir AliENG
Kabir Ali

45y / 1980

Bowler

Gareth HopkinsNZ
Gareth Hopkins

49y / 1976

Wicket-keeper batsman

Nicholas IfillCA
Nicholas Ifill

57y / 1968

All-rounder

Ashok GandotraIN
Ashok Gandotra

77y / 1948

Batsman

Barry MilburnNZ
Barry Milburn

82y / 1943

Wicket-keeper batsman

Wynne BradburnNZ
Wynne Bradburn

87y / 1938

Batsman

Chandrakant PatankarIN
Chandrakant Patankar

95y / 1930

Wicket-keeper batsman

Roly JenkinsENG
Roly Jenkins

107y / 1918

Batsman

Ian ButlerNZ
Ian Butler

44y / 1981

Bowler

Neil McKenzieZA
Neil McKenzie

50y / 1975

Batsman

Amit MishraIN
Amit Mishra

43y / 1982

Bowler

Brijesh PatelIN
Brijesh Patel

73y / 1952

Batsman

Romesh KaluwitharanaLK
Romesh Kaluwitharana

56y / 1969

Wicket-keeper batsman

Fred TitmusENG
Fred Titmus

93y / 1932

All-rounder

Ken BarringtonENG
Ken Barrington

95y / 1930

Batsman

Herbert SutcliffeENG
Herbert Sutcliffe

131y / 1894

Batsman

Ian BothamENG
Ian Botham

70y / 1955

All-rounder

Player Info

1955 – The Birth of England’s Most Famous Allrounder

Ian Terence Botham, born on this day, remains one of the most iconic figures in English cricket. His career was filled with unforgettable highs and notable lows, but nothing shines brighter than his legendary exploits in the 1981 Ashes — a series he practically won on his own. While his power hitting often gets the spotlight, Botham was also technically excellent. Alongside Viv Richards and Joel Garner, he helped shape Somerset’s golden era in the early ’80s. Outside cricket, he played football for Scunthorpe, became a tireless campaigner for leukaemia research, earned a knighthood in 2007, and later became a familiar voice on Sky Sports.

1894 – Herbert Sutcliffe, England’s Immaculate Run-Maker

Herbert Sutcliffe, born today, remains unmatched among Englishmen with over 500 Test runs — no one else boasts a higher average. Despite debuting at 29, he quickly made up for lost time, averaging 80 after just 17 Tests. Across his career he scored 4555 runs at 60.73. Sutcliffe was at his peak in 1924–25, becoming the first batter to hit four centuries in a single Test series, including three consecutive ones in Sydney and Melbourne. His partnership with Jack Hobbs is still considered England’s greatest opening pair. For Yorkshire, he was equally relentless, scoring over 2000 runs in a season an astounding 15 times.

2024 – Rishabh Pant Breaks the Bank at the IPL Auction

In one of the most dramatic IPL auctions ever, Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in league history when Lucknow Super Giants signed him for ₹27 crore (US$3.21m). He edged out Shreyas Iyer, who went to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore (US$3.18m), and Venkatesh Iyer, who returned to KKR for ₹23.75 crore (US$2.83m). Punjab also grabbed Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore, making him the costliest spinner ever purchased at an IPL auction, and retained Arshdeep Singh for the same amount via RTM. For the first time in a decade, Indian players dominated the top five buys. Jos Buttler was the most expensive overseas signing, picked by Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 crore (US$1.85m).

1930 – Ken Barrington: England’s Reluctant Stroke-Maker Turned Run Machine

Born today, Ken Barrington began at Surrey as a flamboyant strokeplayer, but his determination to succeed for England led him to reinvent himself as a more disciplined batter. The transformation worked brilliantly — 14 of his 20 Test hundreds came overseas, and he averaged a massive 69 away from home. Known for scoring runs in clusters, he once hit centuries in seven pairs of back-to-back Tests. Popular off the field, he later served as an assistant manager and was coaching England in the West Indies when he sadly passed away from a heart attack in 1981.

2019 – India Dominate Their First Day-Night Test

India needed just over two days to thrash Bangladesh in their first-ever day-night Test at Eden Gardens. Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav combined for 17 wickets, bowling Bangladesh out for 106 and 195 to seal an innings-and-46-run victory. The win was India’s fourth straight by an innings — a national record — and the event attracted a festive crowd, including many past players and Bangladesh’s prime minister.

1932 – Fred Titmus, Master of Flight

Fred Titmus, born today, became one of England’s most skilled offspinners. His mastery of flight routinely teased batters into mistakes, and he took his career-best 7 for 79 in Sydney in 1962–63. Though his strike rate reflected the struggles many English finger-spinners faced, his all-round ability meant he occasionally opened the batting for England. His career spanned an incredible five decades, despite numerous setbacks — including losing four toes in a boating accident. Awarded an MBE and later a Test selector, he passed away in 2011 after a long illness.

2019 – Warner Returns to Form in Brisbane

After a difficult Ashes comeback marked by failure and scrutiny, David Warner rediscovered his touch at home with a commanding 154 against Pakistan at the Gabba. His double-century opening stand with Joe Burns erased the first-innings deficit, and Marnus Labuschagne piled on with his maiden hundred. Despite resistance from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in Pakistan’s second innings, Australia wrapped up a comfortable win before the fifth day.

2017 – Akmal and Butt Rewrite T20 Records

Kamran Akmal and Salman Butt produced a stunning T20 display, smashing an unbeaten 209-run opening stand — then the highest in T20 history — to lift Lahore Whites to a 109-run win over Islamabad. Their effort also set the record for the highest T20 total made without losing a wicket. The record stood for a year before Aaron Finch and D’Arcy Short surpassed it for Australia.

1977 – The World Series Cricket Revolution Begins

This day marked the true beginning of the Packer revolution. After months of controversy, the first World Series Cricket matches were staged at Football Park in Adelaide and VFL Park in Melbourne, since traditional grounds were barred. Mike Procter bowled the opening delivery to Rick McCosker in Melbourne, where Ian Chappell later scored an unbeaten 118. Attendance was modest — 2449 in Melbourne and 1000 in Adelaide — but the cricketing world would never be the same again.

1998 – A Storm Saves England in Brisbane

England were staring at defeat in the first Test in Brisbane when a sudden electrical storm swept in to rescue them. Chasing 348, they had slumped to 179 for 6 with Stuart MacGill and Mark Waugh running riot. The draw proved crucial, as Australia wouldn’t draw another home Test for the next three years.

2018 – Australia Women Lift Their Fourth T20 World Cup Title

Australia secured their fourth T20 World Cup crown, outclassing England by eight wickets in Antigua. Ashleigh Gardner starred with a superb all-round performance, taking 3 for 22 and later scoring 33 in the chase of a modest 106, guiding her team home with nearly five overs to spare.

1969 – Romesh Kaluwitharana, Sri Lanka’s Pinch-Hitting Dynamo

Romesh Kaluwitharana, born today, helped revolutionise ODI batting alongside Sanath Jayasuriya in the mid-90s with their fearless pinch-hitting approach. While he was inconsistent — and famously scored only 73 runs in the entire 1996 World Cup — he was never boring. His explosive style made him unpredictable but always entertaining.

1952 – Brijesh Patel, Domestic Giant and Stylish Middle-Order Batter

Brijesh Patel, born today, was a talented middle-order batter and brilliant outfielder. Though he struggled overseas against pace and swing, he enjoyed success in the West Indies, scoring his only Test hundred there. In domestic cricket, he was a titan — long holding the Ranji Trophy records for most runs (7126 at 57.00) and most centuries (26).

1996 – New Zealand Shock Pakistan in Lahore

In one of their most memorable wins, New Zealand stunned Pakistan by 44 runs in the first Test in Lahore. After being bowled out for just 155 on day one, a contrasting partnership between Stephen Fleming (92* in nearly five hours) and Chris Cairns (93 off 89) set Pakistan a target of 276. Pakistan collapsed to 60 for 6 before Mohammad Wasim’s superb debut century revived hopes. At 211 for 7, the game was tense, but Dipak Patel cleaned up the tail to secure New Zealand’s first win in Pakistan in 27 years.

1982 – Amit Mishra, the Legspinner with Moments of Magic

Amit Mishra, born today, made a memorable Test debut in Mohali in 2008, taking five wickets as he filled in for the injured Anil Kumble. Known for his spells of brilliance but also for inconsistency on flat pitches, he enjoyed several comebacks — including a standout 2013 IPL and a superb ODI series in Zimbabwe. He returned to the Test side in 2015, taking 15 wickets in a famous series win in Sri Lanka.

1989 – A Young Sachin Makes History

At just 16 years and 214 days, Sachin Tendulkar became the youngest player to score a Test fifty when he made 59 against Pakistan in Faisalabad. Aside from that milestone, the match was largely uneventful, ending in yet another dull draw — the 13th in 14 contests between the two teams.

1975 – Neil McKenzie, From Struggler to Record-Breaker

Neil McKenzie, born today, took time to settle into international cricket. After being dropped in 2004 despite strong domestic performances, he reinvented himself as an opener upon his return. His calm presence at the top helped South Africa, and in 2008 he and Graeme Smith set a world-record 415-run opening stand against Bangladesh. Though he eventually lost his place again, McKenzie went on to become a respected batting consultant.

1981 – Ian Butler, Talent Cut Short by Injury

Ian Butler, born today, showed his potential early, dismissing Marcus Trescothick, Michael Vaughan, and Mark Butcher on debut at age 20. He produced several standout performances — including a six-for against Pakistan in Wellington and 4 for 44 in the 2009 Champions Trophy semi-final. But persistent back injuries restricted him to just eight Tests and curtailed what could have been a much bigger international career.

Last updated on: November 24, 2025