Cricketers Born on October 7

Zaheer KhanIN
Zaheer Khan

47y / 1978

Bowler

Sujeewa de SilvaLK
Sujeewa de Silva

46y / 1979

Bowler

Michelle GoszkoAU
Michelle Goszko

48y / 1977

Batsman

Anne LinehanIE
Anne Linehan

52y / 1973

Wicket-keeper batsman

Colin GuestAU
Colin Guest

88y / 1937

Batsman

Victor Trumper juniorAU
Victor Trumper junior

112y / 1913

All-rounder

Cyril AllcottNZ
Cyril Allcott

129y / 1896

Batsman

Henry TabererZA
Henry Taberer

155y / 1870

Batsman

Louis TancredZA
Louis Tancred

149y / 1876

Batsman

Graham YallopAU
Graham Yallop

73y / 1952

Batsman

Salman ButtPK
Salman Butt

41y / 1984

Batsman

Jack RussellENG
Jack Russell

138y / 1887

Batsman

Dwayne BravoWI
Dwayne Bravo

42y / 1983

All-rounder

Player Info

1983 – Dwayne Bravo: T20 Maestro

Born today, Dwayne Bravo became one of cricket’s most celebrated T20 allrounders. Though he had success in Tests, scoring hundreds against South Africa and Australia, he focused on T20 leagues, starring for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and topping wickets charts in 2013 and 2015. He also excelled in the CPL (2015, 2016) and BBL (2017-18). Bravo helped West Indies win the T20 World Cups in 2012 and 2016, briefly captained the ODI side in 2013, and retired from international cricket in 2018, returning in 2021 for one last T20 World Cup.

2012 – Marlon Samuels: World T20 Hero

Samuels inspired West Indies to a World T20 title with a thrilling 78 off 56 balls against Sri Lanka in Colombo. After a slow start, he smashed six sixes and guided his team to 137, with Sri Lanka folding for just 101. It was West Indies’ first global title in six years.

2023 – South Africa’s Record-Breaking World Cup Opener

South Africa set the highest total in World Cup history, scoring 428 against Sri Lanka in Delhi and winning by 102 runs. Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, and Aiden Markram (49-ball century) all reached hundreds. The match aggregate of 754 was a World Cup record until it was surpassed two weeks later.

1887 – Charles “Jack” Russell: Rare English Centurion

Born today, Charles Russell averaged 56.87 in his 10-Test career, with five centuries from just seven 50+ scores. He famously made two hundreds in his final Test in Durban (1922-23), after which he never played Test cricket again. A Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1923, Russell was a stalwart for Essex until his death in 1961.

2004 – Michael Clarke Shines on Debut

Clarke scored 151 on his Test debut against India in Bangalore, helping Australia to a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. His calm, composed batting marked the start of a glittering career.

1984 – Salman Butt: Talent and Controversy

Salman Butt, born today, showed promise with centuries against India (2004) and in Australia, often compared to Saeed Anwar. Despite his talent, he struggled for consistency and was later banned for involvement in spot-fixing in 2010, which led to a jail term in England.

1952 – Graham Yallop: Battling Ashes Captain

Yallop captained Australia during the weakened team of 1978-79, enduring a 1-5 Ashes defeat. Despite the odds, he led from the front, scoring 121 in Sydney, which made up over 60% of Australia’s total. Yallop also scored 268 against Pakistan (1983-84) and played for Glamorgan’s 2nd XI.

1876 – Louis Tancred: South Africa’s Scrappy Opener

Born today, Louis Tancred was part of the only trio of brothers to play Tests for South Africa. A gritty opener, he made 97 on debut (Johannesburg, 1902-03), but never scored a century in 14 Tests. His brothers, Augustus and Vincent, played three Tests between them. Tancred died in Johannesburg in 1934.

1979 – Geoff Dymock: Heroic Bowling Effort

Dymock became the first Australian to bowl out all 11 Indian batsmen, taking 12 for 168 in Kanpur. Despite his heroics, India won by 153 runs after Australia collapsed chasing 279.

1870 – Henry Taberer: One-Test Captain

Born today, Taberer captained South Africa in his only Test (Johannesburg, 1902-03). A powerful hitter and quick bowler, he once threw a cricket ball 100 yards from a tub for a bet. He was also a talented athlete at Oxford but never gained a Blue.

1964 – Graham McKenzie Leads Australia to Victory

In Madras, McKenzie starred as Australia won their third consecutive Test. After India set a target of 333, McKenzie took 10 wickets for 91 runs, helping Australia win by 139, despite Hanumant Singh’s 94.

Last updated on: October 6, 2025