Cricketers Born on October 10

Jason BrownENG
Jason Brown

51y / 1974

Bowler

Alison RatcliffeIN
Alison Ratcliffe

91y / 1934

All-rounder

Sadashiv PatilIN
Sadashiv Patil

92y / 1933

Batsman

Billy SutcliffeENG
Billy Sutcliffe

99y / 1926

Batsman

Ormy PearseZA
Ormy Pearse

141y / 1884

Batsman

Neville KnoxENG
Neville Knox

141y / 1884

Bowler

Johnny TaylorAU
Johnny Taylor

130y / 1895

Batsman

Artie DickNZ
Artie Dick

89y / 1936

Wicket-keeper batsman

Harry CaveNZ
Harry Cave

103y / 1922

Batsman

Clairmonte DepeiazaWI
Clairmonte Depeiaza

97y / 1928

Wicket-keeper batsman

Gerry GomezWI
Gerry Gomez

106y / 1919

Batsman

Vusi SibandaZW
Vusi Sibanda

42y / 1983

Batsman

Vanburn HolderWI
Vanburn Holder

80y / 1945

Bowler

Lance CairnsNZ
Lance Cairns

76y / 1949

Bowler

Player Info

1987 – Dave Houghton’s Heroic Hundred in Hyderabad

Hyderabad witnessed one of the greatest one-day innings in cricket history as Zimbabwe captain Dave Houghton played a sensational knock of 142 off 137 balls against New Zealand in the World Cup. Battling intense heat and severe cramps, Houghton single-handedly carried his team close to a remarkable win, falling just four runs short of victory. His innings — the first ODI century by a Zimbabwean — included 13 fours and six sixes and remained Zimbabwe’s joint-highest ODI score until Craig Wishart’s 172* in 2003.

2003 – Hayden’s Record-Breaking 380

At the WACA in Perth, Matthew Hayden produced one of the most dominant batting displays ever, smashing 380 against Zimbabwe to break Brian Lara’s world record for the highest individual Test score. Resuming on 183, Hayden unleashed a flurry of boundaries, hitting 38 fours and 11 sixes in a ten-hour masterclass. Adam Gilchrist’s rapid century provided support, but it was Hayden’s day of glory. Six months later, Lara reclaimed the record with his famous 400* against England.

1949 – Lance Cairns: The Fearless Allrounder

Born on this day, Lance Cairns — father of Chris Cairns — was known for his unique wrong-footed bowling and explosive batting. His bowling brilliance came at Headingley in 1983, where he took 10 for 144 to seal New Zealand’s first-ever Test win in England. But his fearless batting was equally memorable — from a 45-ball century for Otago to a 21-ball ODI fifty in Melbourne, both displaying his raw power and unorthodox style.

1945 – The Swing Master Vanburn Holder

Barbados-born Vanburn Holder was one of the last great West Indian fast-medium swing bowlers. Known for his precision and skill, he took 109 Test wickets, with 74 coming overseas. Despite solid performances, his steady pace couldn’t compete with the fiery pace revolution led by Roberts and Croft. A respected figure, Holder later became a popular player for Worcestershire in county cricket.

2017 – Sri Lanka Break Pakistan’s UAE Fortress

After years of dominance in the UAE, Pakistan suffered their first-ever Test series defeat at their adopted home, losing to Sri Lanka. Despite bowling Sri Lanka out for 96 in Dubai, Pakistan’s chase of 119 went disastrously wrong. Captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq added 173 runs in a brave fightback, but a late collapse handed Sri Lanka victory. Dilruwan Perera starred with eight wickets in the match, sealing a famous series win for the visitors.

1983 – Birthday of Vusi Sibanda

Born on this day, Vusi Sibanda became one of Zimbabwe’s key top-order batters through the 2000s. Making an immediate impact with a debut fifty against West Indies, he struggled with consistency but remained a mainstay due to Zimbabwe’s transitional phase. His highlight came in Zimbabwe’s comeback Test against Bangladesh, where he scored 78 and 38, helping secure a memorable win.

1919 – The Steady Allrounder Gerry Gomez

West Indian allrounder Gerry Gomez, born on this day, was a quiet yet vital contributor to the team that stunned England in 1950. His best came during the 1951-52 Australia tour, where he averaged 36 with the bat and 14 with the ball, including a stunning 7 for 55 in Sydney. Later, Gomez served as team manager and even stood as a Test umpire in 1964-65. He passed away in 1996, remembered as a true gentleman of West Indies cricket.

1998 – Zimbabwe’s Historic Win Over India

In Harare, Zimbabwe achieved only their second-ever Test victory, defeating India by 61 runs in a low-scoring encounter. Neil Johnson played a crucial role, dismissing Sachin Tendulkar for just 7 as India collapsed to 133 for 9 chasing 235. Though the last pair fought back, the hosts held firm. The win highlighted India’s prolonged overseas struggles — they had won only once abroad since 1986.

1928 – Depeiaza’s Record Partnership

West Indian wicketkeeper Clairmonte Depeiaza, born on this day, featured in only five Tests but etched his name in history during the 1954-55 Bridgetown Test. Coming in at 147 for 6, he partnered Denis Atkinson in a record 347-run stand for the seventh wicket against Australia. Depeiaza’s 122 was his only first-class century, and their partnership stood as a Test record for decades.

1922 – Harry Cave, The Caveman Leader

Born in Wellington, Harry Cave captained New Zealand in nine of his 19 Tests and was part of a famous milestone — the team’s first-ever Test victory, against West Indies in 1955-56. Though his stats (34 wickets at 43) were modest, his spell of 8 for 43 in that match secured his place in Kiwi cricket folklore.

1936 – Artie Dick: New Zealand’s Reliable Gloveman

New Zealand wicketkeeper Artie Dick, born on this day, featured in 17 Tests across four countries. On debut in Durban in 1962, he was impressive behind the stumps with six catches and one stumping, and notched his only Test fifty later in Cape Town. He represented Otago and Wellington in domestic cricket.

1895 – The Elegant Johnny Taylor

Australian batter Johnny Taylor, born in Sydney, is remembered for his graceful strokeplay and resilience. Despite battling a painful boil behind his knee, he scored 108 in the 1924-25 Ashes Test, sharing a 127-run last-wicket stand with Arthur Mailey — a record that stood for nearly a century. Taylor passed away in 1971, remembered as one of the most stylish batsmen of his generation.

Last updated on: October 8, 2025