Historic Cricket Moments on September 23

Historic Cricket Moments on September 23

Cricketers Born on September 23

Aaron RedmondNZ
Aaron Redmond

46y / 1979

Batsman

Jolet HartenhofNL
Jolet Hartenhof

46y / 1979

Bowler

Prashant VaidyaIN
Prashant Vaidya

58y / 1967

Batsman

Tom HoganAU
Tom Hogan

69y / 1956

Bowler

David RennebergAU
David Renneberg

83y / 1942

Batsman

Henry BlofeldENG
Henry Blofeld

86y / 1939

Wicket-keeper batsman

Lea TahuhuNZ
Lea Tahuhu

35y / 1990

Bowler

Ambati RayuduIN
Ambati Rayudu

40y / 1985

Batsman

Alistair CampbellZW
Alistair Campbell

53y / 1972

Batsman

Aunshuman GaekwadIN
Aunshuman Gaekwad

73y / 1952

Batsman

Moin KhanPK
Moin Khan

54y / 1971

Wicket-keeper batsman

Player Info

1971 – Moin Khan

The birth of one of cricket’s more abrasive characters. Moin Khan may not have topped many Christmas-card lists, but he was a highly capable wicketkeeper-batter, averaging just under 30 in Tests. A dangerous lower-order hitter, he famously snatched victory for Pakistan in the 1992 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand with an audacious assault on Chris Harris. Three of his four Test hundreds came between 1994 and 1996, but a second stint as captain saw his form decline. After a heavy defeat to England in Karachi, he lost the captaincy to Waqar Younis and his place to Rashid Latif ahead of the 2001 England tour. His final Test came in a 201-run loss to Sri Lanka in 2004.

1979 – Rodney Hogg Incident

During the second day of the second Test between India and Australia in Bangalore, Rodney Hogg’s frustration boiled over. After being no-balled 11 times in six overs, he bowled a beamer, knocked down the stumps, and stormed off the field. Only the swift intervention of captain Kim Hughes, who apologized to the umpire and persuaded Hogg to express his contrition, prevented further conflict.

1952 – Anshuman Gaekwad

Sunil Gavaskar’s opening partner was born. A tall, bespectacled batsman, Gaekwad started as a dasher but evolved into a grinder at Test level. He recorded what was then the slowest double-century in first-class cricket, scoring 200 off 436 balls against Pakistan in 1983-84. His bravest innings came in Jamaica in 1975-76, where he withstood short-pitched bowling from Michael Holding to make 81 despite being hospitalized after a blow to the head. His father, Datta Gaekwad, captained India on their 1959 England tour.

2016 – Middlesex County Championship

Middlesex ended a 23-year wait for the County Championship title in a thrilling finish. Led by Dawid Malan (116) and Nick Gubbins (93), Middlesex set Yorkshire 240 in 40 overs on the final day at Lord’s. Toby Roland-Jones’ hat-trick sealed the victory in the nick of time, denying Somerset a maiden championship win.

1972 – Alistair Campbell

Zimbabwean batsman Alistair Campbell was born. A frustratingly languid left-hander, he captained Zimbabwe between 1996 and 1999. Despite leadership pressures affecting his performance, he notched his first Test century against India in Nagpur (2000-01) and another against the West Indies the following summer. He later served as Zimbabwe’s chairman of selectors after the domestic structure was revamped in 2009-10.

2000 – Guy Whittall

Guy Whittall’s 188 not out could not prevent Zimbabwe from losing the second Test against New Zealand in Harare. Batting for 506 minutes and facing 429 balls, a lower-order collapse allowed New Zealand to chase 72 in 18 overs, giving Stephen Fleming his 12th Test victory and surpassing Geoff Howarth’s record.

1985 – Ambati Rayudu

Born in 1985, Rayudu was once hailed as India’s next big batting hope. Despite a delayed international debut at 27, and controversies including playing in the rebel Indian Cricket League, he eventually made a mark in the IPL and for India. His international highlights include a 63 on ODI debut in 2013 and an unbeaten 121 against Sri Lanka in 2014. He retired after being dropped ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

1990 – Lea Tahuhu

One of New Zealand’s fastest women bowlers, Lea Tahuhu made her international debut in 2011. She impressed with figures of 4/27 against Sri Lanka in the 2013 World Cup, another four-for against Australia in 2017, and 5/37 in England in 2021. Tahuhu’s consistent wicket-taking helped New Zealand in both T20I and ODI formats.

1996 – Sahara Cup Decider

In Toronto, Pakistan clinched a 3-2 victory over India in the Sahara Cup decider. Mushtaq Ahmed’s 5/36 dismantled India in a low-scoring game where Sachin Tendulkar top-scored with just 23, leaving Pakistan with a comfortable 52-run win.

1939 – Henry Blofeld

“Blowers,” the legendary commentator, was born. Though a promising cricketer whose career was curtailed by a cycling accident, Blofeld became iconic for his eccentric, passionate commentary on Test Match Special, serving until 2017. His love of fine wine and cake made him a beloved figure in cricketing circles.

1855 – Sydney Pardon

The longest-serving editor of the Wisden Almanack was born. Serving from 1891 to 1925, Pardon expanded Wisden’s reach and firmly established it as a cornerstone of the cricketing calendar. He also wrote on racing, music, and theatre, bringing a wide array of interests to the publication.

Last updated on: September 22, 2025