Cricketers Born on October 30

Thirunavukkarasu KumaranIN
Thirunavukkarasu Kumaran

50y / 1975

Batsman

Qasim SheikhSCO
Qasim Sheikh

41y / 1984

Batsman

Sandra DawsonIE
Sandra Dawson

63y / 1962

Wicket-keeper batsman

Peter SmithENG
Peter Smith

117y / 1908

Batsman

Len HopwoodENG
Len Hopwood

122y / 1903

Batsman

Zunaed SiddiqueBD
Zunaed Siddique

38y / 1987

Batsman

Dimitri MascarenhasENG
Dimitri Mascarenhas

48y / 1977

All-rounder

Mike VelettaAU
Mike Veletta

62y / 1963

Wicket-keeper batsman

Courtney WalshWI
Courtney Walsh

63y / 1962

Bowler

Player Info

2016 – A Landmark Win for Bangladesh

History was made in Mirpur as Bangladesh claimed their first-ever Test victory over a full-strength major team, defeating England by 108 runs. Teenager Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had turned 19 just days earlier, stole the show with 12 wickets in the match — his second straight six-for on debut series. England went from 100/0 to all out in a stunning collapse, as Bangladesh squared the series 1-1.

1962 – Birth of Courtney Walsh

One of cricket’s most durable and respected fast bowlers, Courtney Walsh became the first bowler to take 500 Test wickets. Known for his consistency, stamina, and unrelenting work ethic, Walsh delivered unforgettable spells — from the one-run win in Adelaide (1993) to his 13-for in Wellington (1995). His passion and longevity made him a West Indian legend.

1976 – Majid Khan’s Blazing Hundred Before Lunch

At Karachi, Pakistan’s Majid Khan smashed a century off just 74 balls on the first morning against New Zealand — becoming only the fourth man in Test history (and the first non-Australian) to reach a hundred before lunch on Day 1.

1994 – A Bizarre ODI in Kanpur

West Indies beat India by 46 runs in the Wills World Series, but controversy followed. Chasing a modest target, India’s Manoj Prabhakar and Nayan Mongia refused to attack, crawling to add just 16 runs in the last nine overs. Both were dropped from the rest of the tournament, and India were temporarily docked points for “unsporting play.”

1955 – Imtiaz Ahmed’s Marathon 209

In Lahore, Pakistan’s Imtiaz Ahmed became the first Pakistani wicketkeeper and first for the nation to score a Test double century. His 209, crafted over 680 minutes, rescued Pakistan from 111/6 and set up a victory against New Zealand, sealing the series.

1963 – Mike Veletta Born

Australia’s Mike Veletta may not be a household name, but his quickfire 45 off 31 balls in the 1987 World Cup final against England proved match-winning. Usually a patient opener, he also once batted over 12 hours for 266 in the Sheffield Shield final — talk about versatility!

2020 – Chris Gayle’s 1000th T20 Six

At age 41, Chris Gayle became the first player ever to hit 1000 T20 sixes, achieving the feat in an IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. At the time, he had 310 more sixes than the next-best batter, Kieron Pollard — a record unlikely to be broken soon.

1987 – England Reach World Cup Semis Again

England cruised past Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Pune to book their fourth consecutive World Cup semi-final spot. Openers Graham Gooch and Tim Robinson led the chase with a 123-run stand as England continued their consistent World Cup record — though they’d still fall short of the trophy.

1977 – Dimitri Mascarenhas Born

Born in London to Sri Lankan parents, Dimitri Mascarenhas made his mark as a reliable all-rounder for Hampshire and England. He famously hit five consecutive sixes off Yuvraj Singh in 2007 and became the first English player to play in the IPL, joining Rajasthan Royals in 2009.

987 – Junaid Siddique Born

Bangladesh opener Junaid Siddique burst onto the scene as a teenager, hitting fifties on both his T20I and Test debuts. He also played a key role in Bangladesh’s first ODI win over New Zealand in 2008, but consistency eluded him, and he faded from the international scene after 2011.

Last updated on: October 27, 2025