Cricketers Born on August 05

Abul HasanBD
Abul Hasan

33y / 1992

Bowler

Alester MaregwedeZW
Alester Maregwede

44y / 1981

Wicket-keeper batsman

Sanuar HossainBD
Sanuar Hossain

54y / 1971

Batsman

Richard de GroenNZ
Richard de Groen

63y / 1962

Bowler

Winifred LeechENG
Winifred Leech

105y / 1920

All-rounder

Sohag GaziBD
Sohag Gazi

34y / 1991

All-rounder

Athula SamarasekeraLK
Athula Samarasekera

64y / 1961

Batsman

Harry TrottAU
Harry Trott

159y / 1866

All-rounder

Aaqib JavedPK
Aaqib Javed

53y / 1972

Bowler

Vasbert DrakesWI
Vasbert Drakes

56y / 1969

All-rounder

Venkatesh PrasadIN
Venkatesh Prasad

56y / 1969

Bowler

Player Info

1966 – Sobers Steals the Show Again

At Headingley, Garry Sobers delivered another masterclass, scoring a century between lunch and tea and setting up a big win for West Indies. In the series, Sobers was simply unstoppable: 722 runs at an average of 103.14, 20 wickets, and he won all five tosses. In this match, he also grabbed a five-wicket haul to force England to follow on. Lance Gibbs cleaned up in the second innings with a brilliant 6 for 39, relying on variations and subtle flight rather than massive spin.

2013 – Ashes Retained… by the Rain

England kept hold of the Ashes after a rainy final day at Old Trafford washed away Australia's hopes. The match was officially abandoned at 4:39 pm, confirming England's retention of the urn. It was a rare feat: only once before—in 1928-29—had England retained the Ashes after just three Tests in a five-match series.

2019 – The Steven Smith Show at Edgbaston

Returning to Test cricket after his one-year ban, Steven Smith silenced his critics with twin hundreds at Edgbaston, becoming just the fifth Australian to achieve the feat in an Ashes Test. His gritty first-innings ton rescued Australia from 122 for 8, and his flawless second ton helped set England a target of 398. Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins did the rest. Meanwhile, poor umpiring was a constant talking point—over 15 decisions were overturned by DRS.

1933 – Record Opening Stand at Hove

John Langridge (195) and Ted Bowley (283) put together an incredible 490-run stand for Sussex against Middlesex. At stumps, Sussex were cruising at 512 for 3. It was Bowley's final season and a fine farewell performance.

1965 – Pollock Brothers Dominate at Trent Bridge

Graeme Pollock dazzled with a stroke-filled 125, guiding South Africa to a series-clinching win over England. His brother Peter Pollock did the damage with the ball, removing Boycott and Barrington early and finishing with 10 wickets in the match. It was South Africa's last tour to England for 29 years due to apartheid sanctions.

1969 – Venkatesh Prasad and Vasbert Drakes Born

Two quality seamers were born on this day. Venkatesh Prasad, known for his memorable 5-wicket haul against Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup, had a solid if under-appreciated career and later coached India.
Vasbert Drakes, a late bloomer, returned to the West Indies side at 33 and made an immediate impact—his unbeaten 27 against Australia in a record chase is remembered fondly.

1972 – Aaqib Javed’s Birthday

A prodigy who debuted for Pakistan as a teenager, Aaqib Javed had many big moments—most notably, his 7 for 37 against India in Sharjah remains iconic. He played a key role in Pakistan's 1992 World Cup triumph and later coached both Pakistan and UAE.

1866 – Birth of Harry Trott

Australia's Harry Trott, known for his leadership and flamboyance, scored a match-winning 143 at Lord's in 1896 after Australia had been bowled out for 53. He captained his side to a 4-1 Ashes win in 1897-98.

1944 – Maurice Turnbull Passes Away

Turnbull, who played cricket for England and rugby for Wales, died tragically young. He played 9 Tests and was part of the 1930-31 tour to South Africa.

1961 – Birth of Athula Samarasekera

A punchy Sri Lankan opener, Samarasekera was known for his aggressive style. Though he started with ducks in both formats, his attacking flair made him one to watch—even if he never quite nailed down a regular place.

1991 – Sohag Gazi’s Birthday

Bangladesh spinner Sohag Gazi had a memorable start to his Test career—taking 9 wickets on debut and later scoring a century and taking a hat-trick in a single Test in 2013. Sadly, his rise was cut short when he was suspended for a suspect bowling action in 2014.

Last updated on: August 3, 2025