Cricketers Born on October 15

Mohammad TalhaPK
Mohammad Talha

37y / 1988

Bowler

Yasir AliPK
Yasir Ali

40y / 1985

All-rounder

Mohammad SalimBD
Mohammad Salim

44y / 1981

Wicket-keeper batsman

Faisal AtharPK
Faisal Athar

50y / 1975

Batsman

Sean DaviesZW
Sean Davies

52y / 1973

Batsman

Sudath PasqualLK
Sudath Pasqual

64y / 1961

Batsman

Gul MohammadPK
Gul Mohammad

44y / 1981

Batsman

Xen BalaskasZA
Xen Balaskas

115y / 1910

All-rounder

Sid EmeryAU
Sid Emery

140y / 1885

All-rounder

Jack BarrettAU
Jack Barrett

159y / 1866

Batsman

Chris SmithENG
Chris Smith

67y / 1958

Batsman

Umar GulPK
Umar Gul

43y / 1982

Bowler

Ravi RampaulWI
Ravi Rampaul

41y / 1984

Bowler

Steve CamachoWI
Steve Camacho

80y / 1945

Batsman

Babar AzamPK
Babar Azam

31y / 1994

Batsman

Player Info

1945 – Birth of Steve Camacho

Camacho was a steady West Indies opener and later a pioneer in cricket administration. As the WICB’s first full-time employee, he served as secretary, chief executive, and Test selector. In 11 Tests, he complemented expansive batting partners like Roy Fredericks and Seymour Nurse but never made a century. He passed away in 2015.

1958 – Birth of Chris Smith

Chris Smith, Hampshire county batter, played eight Tests. Though dismissed first ball by Richard Hadlee on debut at Lord’s in 1983, he later scored 91 in Auckland and 66 in Faisalabad. He became chief executive of the WACA after retirement.

1964 – India vs Australia Thriller in Bombay

India secured only their second Test win over Australia by two wickets. At 122/6 needing 132 more, Nos. 7–9 (Pataudi Jr, Manjrekar, Borde) guided India to victory. Australia’s Norm O’Neill missed both innings due to illness.

1984 – Birth of Ravi Rampaul

West Indies fast bowler Rampaul initially struggled, taking no wickets in his first four ODIs in 2003. His first victim was Jacques Kallis in 2004. Injuries delayed his return until 2007. He achieved his first ODI five-for in 2011 and took seven wickets in a Test win over Pakistan the same year.

1984 – Birth of Umar Gul

Key Pakistan bowler in all formats, Gul led the attack in Tests, ODIs, and the first two T20 World Cups. Not express pace, but accurate with sharp seam movement and bounce. Achieved five wickets for six runs twice in T20 internationals (against New Zealand and South Africa).

1989 – Nehru Cup One-Day Debuts

Alec Stewart and Angus Fraser debuted in the opening match in Delhi. Graham Gooch starred with the ball (2/26), while Robin Smith scored 81* to secure a five-wicket win. Wayne Larkins returned after nine years and 110 matches since his last appearance.

1990 – Pakistan vs New Zealand Partnership Debut

Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram combined for ten wickets in a Test for the first time, taking 15 in total as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by an innings and 43 runs in Karachi. Between 1990–1994, they took ten or more wickets in 18 of 24 Tests together.

1994 – Birth of Babar Azam

Babar Azam became Pakistan’s key batsman, scoring three consecutive ODI hundreds vs West Indies in 2016, making 69 on Test debut. He reached 3,000 ODI runs in 68 innings, led Pakistan to an ODI series win in South Africa, and earned ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2021. By 2025, after a dip in form and World Cup disappointment, he stepped down as captain.

1999 – Sharjah Tie: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka needed 40 runs from 15 overs at 157/1. Abdul Razzaq swung the match, taking 4/0 in eight balls and bowling the last three for clean bowled. Sri Lanka lost their last eight wickets for 23 runs, resulting in a tie.

2000 – New Zealand Wins ICC KnockOut Trophy

In Nairobi, New Zealand beat India by four wickets, claiming their first-ever ODI tournament victory. Chris Cairns scored an unbeaten 102 despite a dodgy knee, guiding the Kiwis to a target of 265 with two balls to spare.

2017 – South Africa vs Bangladesh ODI

South Africa achieved their biggest ODI win, defeating Bangladesh by ten wickets in Kimberley. Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock both scored centuries, becoming South Africa’s most prolific ODI batting pair.

2021 – Chennai Super Kings Win IPL

CSK clinched their fourth IPL title after finishing seventh the previous season. Faf du Plessis anchored partnerships with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa to reach 193. KKR’s openers scored fifties, but Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood, and Ravindra Jadeja throttled the middle order.

2022 – India Women Win Asia Cup

India beat Sri Lanka in Sylhet to win their seventh Women’s Asia Cup. After an early collapse to 9/4, Sri Lanka managed 65/9. Renuka Singh took 3/5, and Smriti Mandhana led India’s chase in under nine overs.

2023 – Afghanistan Upset England in World Cup

Afghanistan beat defending champions England by 69 runs in Delhi, their biggest ODI upset. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 80 off 57, and Ikram Alikhil steadied the innings. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled England out, with Mujeeb named Player-of-the-Match.

Last updated on: October 24, 2025