Cricketers Born on October 1

Khan MohammadPK
Khan Mohammad

97y / 1928

Batsman

Asif AliPK
Asif Ali

34y / 1991

Batsman

Salma KhatunBD
Salma Khatun

35y / 1990

All-rounder

Rizwan AhmedBD
Rizwan Ahmed

40y / 1985

Batsman

Amit BhandariIN
Amit Bhandari

47y / 1978

Batsman

Ajith WeerakkodyLK
Ajith Weerakkody

55y / 1970

Batsman

Corrie van ZylZA
Corrie van Zyl

64y / 1961

Batsman

Marie CornishAU
Marie Cornish

69y / 1956

All-rounder

Arshad PervezPK
Arshad Pervez

72y / 1953

Batsman

Alma HuntWI
Alma Hunt

115y / 1910

Batsman

Mike SmithENG
Mike Smith

58y / 1967

All-rounder

Urooj MumtazPK
Urooj Mumtaz

40y / 1985

All-rounder

Roy BoothENG
Roy Booth

99y / 1926

Wicket-keeper batsman

Tom GoddardENG
Tom Goddard

125y / 1900

All-rounder

Saeed AhmedPK
Saeed Ahmed

88y / 1937

All-rounder

Player Info

1937 – The Maverick Saeed Ahmed

Born today, Saeed Ahmed was a brilliant Pakistani batsman at No. 3 or 4, known for his elegant strokeplay and ability to score big hundreds. Despite his talent, his Test career ended controversially after a dispute with Dennis Lillee in Melbourne and a back injury in Sydney. Nonetheless, Saeed finished with a Test average over 40 and made 508 runs on his debut series in the Caribbean (1957-58), including three scores of 150+ out of his five Test hundreds.

1900 – Tom Goddard’s Spin Revolution

At 28, Gloucestershire’s Tom Goddard switched from fast bowling to offspin and became a county legend. He took 184 wickets in his first season as a spinner and went on to claim over 2,900 wickets in his career. Despite a hat-trick in Johannesburg (1938-39), his Test appearances were limited to just eight matches. Known for his West Country-accented “How wer’re it?” appeal, Goddard left a lasting legacy in English cricket.

1997 – Bulawayo Tie Drama

The first ODI between Zimbabwe and New Zealand ended in a dramatic tie. With two needed off the final ball, Chris Harris drove past John Rennie, only for an over-enthusiastic crowd to interfere. Craig Evans managed to beat the crowd and run out Gavin Larsen attempting a second run, sealing the 13th tie in ODI history.

1926 – Roy Booth: Wicketkeeping Legend

Yorkshire-born Roy Booth, one of only seven wicketkeepers to reach 100 dismissals in a season, achieved this feat twice for Worcestershire (1960, 1964). Over a 19-year first-class career, he made 1,125 dismissals but never played Test cricket, largely due to a modest batting average of 18.91.

1985 – Urooj Mumtaz: Pakistan’s Allrounder

Born today, Urooj Mumtaz played just one Test in 2004 before making her ODI debut, taking a five-for in only her second ODI. She captained Pakistan in 26 ODIs, including the 2006 & 2008 Asia Cups and 2009 Women’s World Cup. Mumtaz retired in 2009 to pursue dentistry but later returned to head the women’s cricket selection panel in Pakistan.

2024 – India vs Bangladesh: Record-Breaking Chase

India won a rain-hit Test in Kanpur, completing a 2-0 sweep over Bangladesh. After 35 overs on day one, Bangladesh were 107/3 before rain intervened. India chased with record speed, reaching 50 in three overs and 100 in 10.1. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fifty, while Ashwin claimed his 11th Player-of-the-Series award, equalling Muralidaran’s record.

2021 – Warwickshire’s Bob Willis Trophy Double

Warwickshire completed a double after winning the County Championship, defeating Lancashire by an innings in the Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord’s. Hundreds from Will Rhodes and Rob Yates helped Warwickshire pile 518, with Lancashire collapsing for 78 in their first innings.

1967 – Mike Smith’s One-Cap Story

Born today, Mike Smith made only one Test appearance for Australia in 1997. Tasked with swinging the ball at Headingley, he struggled with control and fell victim to a dropped catch, ultimately never returning to the national side.

2000 – Zimbabwe Thrills in Bulawayo

In a tense deciding ODI, Zimbabwe beat New Zealand by six wickets. Alistair Campbell’s unbeaten 99 and Guy Whittall’s quickfire 28 helped add a 42-run partnership in just four overs, taking Zimbabwe past 265 with 13 balls to spare.

1999 – Sourav Ganguly’s ODI Brilliance

While Ganguly had ups and downs in Tests, his ODI pedigree was unmatched. On this day in Nairobi, he scored a brilliant 139 against Zimbabwe in the LG Cup, hitting 11 fours and 5 sixes, marking the start of a golden period with nine hundreds in 37 ODIs.

Last updated on: October 6, 2025