Cricketers Born on October 28

Rajesh MaruENG
Rajesh Maru

63y / 1962

All-rounder

Robiul HaqueBD
Robiul Haque

26y / 1999

Bowler

Flavian AponsoNL
Flavian Aponso

73y / 1952

Batsman

Dennis LillieAU
Dennis Lillie

80y / 1945

All-rounder

Peter CarlsteinZA
Peter Carlstein

87y / 1938

Batsman

Tom PunaNZ
Tom Puna

96y / 1929

Batsman

Cyril ChristianiWI
Cyril Christiani

112y / 1913

Wicket-keeper batsman

Walter LancashireENG
Walter Lancashire

122y / 1903

Batsman

Peter CantrellNL
Peter Cantrell

63y / 1962

Batsman

Rob BaileyENG
Rob Bailey

62y / 1963

Batsman

Mark JohnsonUS
Mark Johnson

62y / 1963

Wicket-keeper batsman

Player Info

1986 – West Indies Crumble in Faisalabad

An astonishing West Indian collapse left Pakistan on the verge of a famous victory in the first Test at Faisalabad. Chasing just 240 to win, the West Indies — who had dominated most of the game — folded spectacularly, ending the day at 43 for 9. The final wicket fell the next morning, leaving them all out for 53, their lowest total until they were dismissed for 51 by Australia in 1999, and still the lowest ever in a Test played in Pakistan.
The hero of the match was Abdul Qadir, who ripped through the West Indies middle order with a magical spell of 6 for 16. It was one of only eight defeats the mighty West Indies suffered in the entire 1980s — and once again, spin played a decisive role.

1963 – Rob Bailey’s Unlucky England Career

Born in 1963, Rob Bailey had all the talent but little luck in international cricket. He played just four Tests for England — all against the formidable West Indies during their peak years. Bailey is best remembered for a controversial moment in Barbados on the 1989–90 tour when he was given out caught down the leg side. The decision caused uproar, with Wisden Cricket Monthly blasting Viv Richards’ over-the-top celebrations, calling them “a denial of the belief that this is a game for mature, controlled men.” Unfortunately, Bailey never played for England again after that series, despite a strong domestic record.

1985 – Ratnayeke’s Heroics in Vain

Sri Lankan seamer Ravi Ratnayeke produced a sensational performance in the second Test against Pakistan in Sialkot, taking 8 for 83, the best bowling figures by a Sri Lankan at that time. However, his efforts went in vain as Imran Khan responded with match-winning figures of 9 for 95.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 157 and 200 in their two innings, leaving Pakistan a target of 99, which they chased down comfortably to win by eight wickets with more than a day to spare.

2000 – Gary Kirsten’s Classic Ton in Kimberley

In 2000, South Africa’s ever-reliable opener Gary Kirsten showed why orthodox batting still mattered in the age of pinch-hitting. His perfectly-paced 101 guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in Kimberley, chasing down 289. Kirsten’s calm, technically sound approach stood as proof that there was still a place for classic openers in the modern limited-overs game.

2023 – A World Cup Epic in Dharamsala

The highest-scoring World Cup match ever took place in Dharamsala, where Australia edged out New Zealand by just five runs in a last-ball thriller.
Australia piled up 388, driven by a blistering 59-ball hundred from Travis Head and a 175-run opening stand with David Warner. New Zealand fought back valiantly — Rachin Ravindra’s second hundred of the tournament and a fighting cameo from Jimmy Neesham brought them agonizingly close. With 19 needed off the last over, drama unfolded as Mitchell Starc bowled wides and Neesham was run out trying to steal a second — eerily similar to Martin Guptill’s heartbreak in the 2019 final. The match total of 771 runs shattered all previous World Cup records.

2012 – Sydney Sixers Conquer the Champions League

The Sydney Sixers made history in 2012 by becoming the second Australian team to win the Champions League T20, defeating the Highveld Lions in a one-sided final in Johannesburg. Led by top scorer Michael Lumb (226 runs) and top wicket-taker Mitchell Starc (14 wickets), the Sixers dominated throughout the tournament. Lumb’s unbeaten 82 in the final sealed an emphatic 10-wicket victory, as they chased down 122 without losing a wicket.

1962 – Peter Cantrell: The Nightclub Sub Who Shook England

Born in 1962, Peter Cantrell — an Australian who later represented the Netherlands — had an unforgettable cameo in the 1990–91 Ashes series. Called up as a substitute fielder for Australia in Brisbane (after being at a nightclub until 3 AM!), Cantrell took two catches, including a stunner to dismiss Alec Stewart, as England crumbled for 114 in their second innings. His unexpected brilliance in the field helped Australia secure victory, though his selection sparked debate — especially since the official 12th man, Carl Rackemann, wasn’t as sharp in the field. Years later, Cantrell represented the Netherlands in the 1996 World Cup, leaving behind one of cricket’s most amusing side stories.

Last updated on: October 27, 2025