Cricketers Born on October 22

Jitesh SharmaIN
Jitesh Sharma

32y / 1993

Wicket-keeper batsman

Nicholas de GrootCA
Nicholas de Groot

50y / 1975

Batsman

Richard JonesNZ
Richard Jones

52y / 1973

Batsman

Blair HartlandNZ
Blair Hartland

59y / 1966

Batsman

Sanath KaluperumaLK
Sanath Kaluperuma

64y / 1961

Batsman

Owais ShahENG
Owais Shah

47y / 1978

Batsman

Mike HendrickENG
Mike Hendrick

77y / 1948

Bowler

Mike HendrickENG
Mike Hendrick

77y / 1948

Bowler

Player Info

1983 – Malcolm Marshall Dominates in Kanpur

One of Malcolm Marshall’s finest days came in the first Test against India in Kanpur. After scoring a Test-best 92, he produced a devastating opening spell of 8-5-9-4, including dismissing Sunil Gavaskar for a duck second ball. India closed the second day at 34 for 5 in reply to West Indies’ 454. Marshall finished with match figures of 8 for 66, and West Indies wrapped up an innings victory on the fourth day, avenging their World Cup final loss to India four months earlier.

1948 – Birth of Mike Hendrick

Mike Hendrick, born today, was an unheralded England seam bowler whose career spanned 30 Tests. Though he never took a five-for, Hendrick’s accuracy, bounce, and seam movement made him effective. His finest hour came at Headingley in 1977, where two four-wicket hauls helped England regain the Ashes, although he remained overshadowed by contemporaries like Geoff Boycott.

1978 – Birth of Owais Shah

Middlesex prodigy Owais Shah was born, touted as the new Mark Ramprakash. Making his county debut at 17 in 1996, Shah debuted internationally in England’s ODIs against Australia and Pakistan in 2001. Despite elegant strokeplay, his Test career was sporadic, with only a brief stint in 2006 and 2009. He later transitioned into T20 cricket, playing for Essex before retiring from first-class cricket.

1989 – Graham Gooch’s Unlikely Bowling Heroics

In a Nehru Cup match at Cuttack, Graham Gooch produced a rare match-winning bowling performance for England, taking 3 for 19, including Wasim Akram first ball. England cruised to a four-wicket win, though Pakistan’s slow scoring from Javed Miandad and Shoaib Mohammad frustrated spectators.

1999 – Azhar Mahmood Shines in Sharjah

Azhar Mahmood starred as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy final in Sharjah. He took 5 for 28 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 123, having earlier looked likely winners at 211 for 9. Mahmood’s exploits capped a remarkable week, three days after taking 6 for 18 against West Indies, though his wicket-taking form would soon dry up.

2011 – Sangakkara Rescues Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi

Sri Lanka’s first Test in the Middle East ended in a draw thanks to Kumar Sangakkara’s resolute double-hundred in the second innings. Facing a deficit of over 300, Sangakkara combined with Prasanna Jayawardene to save the match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Pakistan’s debutant Junaid Khan had earlier impressed with a five-for, and Taufeeq Umar scored his first double-hundred.

2019 – India Whitewashes South Africa at Home

India secured a 3-0 whitewash against South Africa in Ranchi, marking their record 11th consecutive home Test series win. Rohit Sharma’s maiden double-hundred (215) and Ajinkya Rahane’s 115 set up the dominance. Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav ripped through the visitors, while Dean Elgar retired hurt, and debutant Shahbaz Nadeem cleaned up key batsmen to seal the victory.

1967 – Ian Brayshaw Takes All Ten in Sheffield Shield

Western Australia’s Ian Brayshaw achieved the rare feat of taking all ten wickets in an innings against Victoria in Perth. His 10 for 44 came in just 17.6 eight-ball overs and included the scalps of prominent batsmen Bill Lawry, Bob Cowper, and Keith Stackpole.

1994 – Ian Healy Injured as Pakistan Thrash Australia

Ian Healy missed the third Test against Pakistan in Lahore due to a fractured thumb sustained during a one-day match in Rawalpindi. Pakistan easily chased 251, with Saeed Anwar and Inzamam-ul-Haq adding an unbeaten 160 for the second wicket. Healy’s absence was notable in a career spanning 119 Tests over 11 years.

1995 – Fanie de Villiers Adds Humor in Harare

A routine ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Harare was enlivened when Fanie de Villiers bowled the first ball of the last over with a paper cup. South Africa made 239, and Hansie Cronje’s 4 for 33 ensured Zimbabwe fell short by 112 runs.

Last updated on: October 24, 2025