Cricketers Born on October 23

Joginder SharmaIN
Joginder Sharma

42y / 1983

All-rounder

Barry SinclairNZ
Barry Sinclair

55y / 1970

Batsman

Tom DewdneyWI
Tom Dewdney

92y / 1933

Batsman

Alex TudorENG
Alex Tudor

48y / 1977

Batsman

Steve HarmisonENG
Steve Harmison

47y / 1978

Bowler

Brad HaddinAU
Brad Haddin

48y / 1977

Wicket-keeper batsman

Douglas JardineENG
Douglas Jardine

125y / 1900

Batsman

Player Info

2022 – India vs Pakistan T20 Classic

An instant classic between India and Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup matched the drama of the 2007 final and Mohali 2011. Chasing 160, India recovered from 31 for 4 to require 28 off the last eight balls. Virat Kohli smashed two consecutive sixes off Haris Rauf, and despite a few tense moments with wickets falling, Dinesh Karthik held his nerve. R Ashwin finished the match calmly with a six, securing the win. Kohli’s unbeaten 82 off 53 balls earned him the Player of the Match.

1900 – Birth of Douglas Jardine

Douglas Jardine, England captain and mastermind of the Bodyline strategy, was born. Jardine’s tactic involved short-pitched bowling aimed at the body, supported by a leg-side field to counter Don Bradman’s dominance. The strategy worked in the 1932-33 Ashes, winning 4-1, though it sparked controversy due to injuries. Jardine lived until 1958, leaving a lasting imprint on cricket tactics.

1941 – Birth of Colin Milburn

Colin “Ollie” Milburn, born today, was a powerful, orthodox batter whose career ended tragically after losing his left eye in 1969. Known for his big hitting, he scored 126 against West Indies at Lord’s in 1966 and a blistering 139 in Karachi in 1969. He also played extensively for Northants and Western Australia. Milburn passed away at 48 in 1990.

2009 – NSW Wins Inaugural Champions League T20

New South Wales defeated Trinidad and Tobago in front of a lively Hyderabad crowd to claim the first Champions League T20 title and US$2.5 million. Brett Lee starred with 48 runs and two early wickets, earning Man of the Match and Series honors.

2024 – Chad Bowes Smashes Fastest List A Double-Hundred

Canterbury’s Chad Bowes broke the record for the fastest List A double-century in his 100th match against Otago. He reached 200 in just 103 balls, surpassing Travis Head and N Jagadeesan’s previous record. Bowes finished on 205 with 27 fours and seven sixes, helping Canterbury win by 240 runs.

1977 – Birth of Brad Haddin

Brad Haddin, the Australian wicketkeeper-batter who succeeded Adam Gilchrist, was born. Debuting in 2001, he became crucial in both Tests and ODIs, scoring an Ashes century in Cardiff in 2009. Family reasons and competition from Matthew Wade influenced his later career before he retired after the 2015 Ashes.

1978 – Birth of Steve Harmison

Steve Harmison, born today, had pace, bounce, and height to become a great bowler, but lacked consistent hunger. His career highlight was 7 for 12 against West Indies in 2004. He had brief bursts of brilliance, like his ferocious Ashes spell at Lord’s in 2005, but was inconsistent thereafter.

1956 – Ray Lindwall’s Heroics in Madras

Ray Lindwall’s 7 for 43 in Madras led Australia to an innings victory over India in sweltering heat. Having missed much of the first innings due to a stomach complaint, Lindwall’s endurance and skill made it a memorable performance.

2018 – England Suffers Heavy ODI Defeat

England lost by 219 runs to Sri Lanka in Colombo, marking their heaviest ODI defeat at the time. Experimenting with the XI, including resting Eoin Morgan, England were overpowered as Sri Lanka’s top four all made half-centuries in a total of 366. England fell to 4 for 3 chasing 352.

1990 – Waqar Younis Dominates New Zealand

In Lahore, New Zealand were crushed by Pakistan as Waqar Younis took 10 wickets across both innings, including 7 for 86 in the second. Martin Crowe’s valiant 108* could not prevent a nine-wicket defeat.

1989 – Viv Richards’ All-Round Masterclass

Viv Richards led West Indies to a 20-run victory over India in the low-scoring Nehru Cup match in Delhi. He scored 44 off 42 and then bowled his best international figures of 6 for 41, including three wickets in four balls.

1977 – Birth of Alex Tudor

Alex Tudor, born today, made headlines by scoring 99* as a nightwatchman in England’s win over New Zealand. He took four wickets on debut in Perth and played seven more Tests, with a solitary five-for against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2001.

Last updated on: October 24, 2025