Cricketers Born on October 29

Varun AaronIN
Varun Aaron

36y / 1989

Bowler

Dougie BrownSCO
Dougie Brown

56y / 1969

Bowler

Anura TennekoonLK
Anura Tennekoon

79y / 1946

Batsman

Dennis BrookesENG
Dennis Brookes

110y / 1915

Batsman

Charles EadyAU
Charles Eady

155y / 1870

All-rounder

Bryan YuileNZ
Bryan Yuile

84y / 1941

Batsman

Greg BlewettAU
Greg Blewett

54y / 1971

All-rounder

David AllenENG
David Allen

90y / 1935

All-rounder

Michael VaughanENG
Michael Vaughan

51y / 1974

Batsman

Matthew HaydenAU
Matthew Hayden

54y / 1971

Batsman

Wilfred RhodesENG
Wilfred Rhodes

148y / 1877

Batsman

Player Info

1877 – Birth of Wilfred Rhodes

Described by Neville Cardus as “Yorkshire cricket personified,” Wilfred Rhodes remains one of England’s greatest all-rounders. He began his Test career at No. 11 and ended up opening the batting — all while taking a record 4187 first-class wickets. Rhodes is also the oldest man to play Test cricket (aged 52) and the only one whose Test career spanned over 30 years (1899–1930).

1971 – Birth of Matthew Hayden

One of Australia’s most intimidating openers, Hayden turned his career around with a record-breaking 549 runs on the 2001 India tour. His brutal 380 vs Zimbabwe in 2003 set a new world record at the time. Alongside Justin Langer, he formed one of cricket’s most successful opening pairs, amassing over 6000 Test runs together.

1974 – Birth of Michael Vaughan

England’s calm and classy leader who guided them to the 2005 Ashes triumph. Vaughan’s elegant stroke play and sharp cricketing mind made him one of England’s most respected captains, winning 26 Tests — a national record when he retired.

2000 – Sri Lanka crush India in Champions Trophy Final

In Sharjah, Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 189 off 161 balls, leading Sri Lanka to a mammoth win by 245 runs — one of the biggest in ODI history. India were bowled out for just 54, their lowest ODI total at the time.

1935 – Birth of David Allen

A steady offspinner and useful batter, Allen played 39 Tests for England in the 1960s. He’s fondly remembered for holding out against Wes Hall’s furious last over in the 1963 Lord’s Test, securing a famous draw with Colin Cowdrey watching from the non-striker’s end.

1973 – Birth of Adam Bacher

The attacking South African opener — and nephew of Ali Bacher — had flashes of brilliance, notably his 96 against Australia in 1996-97. Despite early promise, inconsistency saw his international career fade quickly.

1971 – Birth of Greg Blewett

Stylish, fluent, and elegant — Blewett made three hundreds in his first three Ashes Tests. His memorable 385-run stand with Steve Waugh in 1997 remains one of Australia’s finest partnerships, though his struggles against spin limited his career to 46 Tests.

1941 – Birth of Bryan Yuile

A dependable all-rounder for New Zealand in the 1960s, Yuile’s faith reportedly restricted his availability on Sundays. Still, he contributed both with bat and ball, picking up 34 Test wickets and scoring a gritty 64 on debut.

1984 – Mudassar Nazar’s Agonising 199

In Faisalabad, Pakistan’s Mudassar Nazar became the first player to be dismissed for 199 in Test cricket, caught behind off Shivlal Yadav against India. His 250-run stand with Qasim Omar (210) helped Pakistan dominate in a match that ended in a draw.

Last updated on: October 27, 2025