Cricketers Born on October 2

Matthew NicholsonAU
Matthew Nicholson

51y / 1974

All-rounder

Andre van TroostNL
Andre van Troost

53y / 1972

All-rounder

Robert AndersonNZ
Robert Anderson

77y / 1948

Batsman

Jan LumsdenAU
Jan Lumsden

80y / 1945

Batsman

Anthony CattENG
Anthony Catt

92y / 1933

Wicket-keeper batsman

Jayasinghrao GhorpadeIN
Jayasinghrao Ghorpade

95y / 1930

Batsman

Justin KempZA
Justin Kemp

48y / 1977

All-rounder

Plum LewisZA
Plum Lewis

141y / 1884

Batsman

Tom MoodyAU
Tom Moody

60y / 1965

Batsman

Praveen KumarIN
Praveen Kumar

39y / 1986

Bowler

Budhi KunderanIN
Budhi Kunderan

86y / 1939

Wicket-keeper batsman

Pelham WarnerENG
Pelham Warner

152y / 1873

Batsman

Player Info

1994 – Karachi Classic

One of the greatest Tests ever! Pakistan pulled off a miracle win against Australia with a thrilling last-wicket stand between Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mushtaq Ahmed — denying Australia their first Test win in Pakistan for 35 years!

1998 – Steve Waugh’s Masterclass

In Rawalpindi, Steve Waugh’s epic 157 rescued Australia from 28/3 and led them to a series win over Pakistan — their first in Pakistan in 39 years.

2017 – Herath’s 400th!

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in Abu Dhabi after a no-ball drama! Rangana Herath sealed the win and reached 400 Test wickets — a true legend.

1873 – Birth of “Plum” Warner

The English great Pelham “Plum” Warner was born. A pioneer of the game, captain, writer, and founder of The Cricketer magazine.

1939 – Budhi Kunderan Born

India’s wicketkeeper-batter who once scored 192 against England — one of the most versatile cricketers of his time.

1986 – Praveen Kumar Born

The swing bowler from Meerut, known for troubling the best with his movement — especially during India’s 2011 England tour.

1997 – Lahore Blitz

Pakistan chased 217 in just 26.2 overs vs India! Ijaz Ahmed (139* off 84) and Shahid Afridi (47 off 23) tore apart the Indian attack.

1965 – Tom Moody Born

Australia’s tall allrounder and later coach of Sri Lanka & IPL sides. Also once set a world record for the longest haggis throw!

1884 – Plum Lewis Born

South African batter who scored 151 vs England before WWI ended his cricketing career.

1977 – Justin Kemp Born

South Africa’s hard-hitting allrounder known for explosive knocks — like his 100* vs India in 2006.

1964 – South African Batting Mayhem

In a trial game, Bland, Pollock, Pithey & Lindsay all hit tons as SA piled 618/4 in a single day — pure dominance!

Last updated on: October 6, 2025