Cricketers Born on August 07

Deepak ChaharIN
Deepak Chahar

33y / 1992

Bowler

Jai Prakash YadavIN
Jai Prakash Yadav

51y / 1974

All-rounder

Ali ShahZW
Ali Shah

66y / 1959

All-rounder

Don WilsonENG
Don Wilson

88y / 1937

All-rounder

Johannes KotzeZA
Johannes Kotze

146y / 1879

Bowler

Shahadat HossainBD
Shahadat Hossain

39y / 1986

Bowler

Dion EbrahimZW
Dion Ebrahim

45y / 1980

Batsman

Dominic CorkENG
Dominic Cork

54y / 1971

Bowler

Greg ChappellAU
Greg Chappell

77y / 1948

Batsman

Player Info

2005 – One of the Greatest Tests Ever Played

Few matches have gripped cricket fans quite like the Edgbaston Test of 2005. With Australia needing just 107 runs and two wickets in hand on Day 4, Andrew Flintoff's brilliant all-round efforts seemed in vain. Shane Warne and Brett Lee took the total into double figures, and Lee, alongside Michael Kasprowicz, added a heroic 59 runs for the final wicket. As the momentum swung Australia's way, Steve Harmison bowled a rising delivery that clipped Kasprowicz's glove. Geraint Jones held on behind the stumps, sealing a dramatic two-run win. The enduring image? Flintoff kneeling to console a devastated Lee, whose unbeaten 43 was pure grit.

1948 – Greg Chappell is Born

Born on this day, Greg Chappell went on to become one of the finest Test batters Australia has ever produced. With over 7,000 runs at an average of 53.86, his elegant strokeplay, especially his on-drive, stood out. Both he and his brother Ian captained Australia, and Greg scored centuries in both innings of his first Test as skipper. His standout performances included two SuperTest centuries against a formidable West Indies attack. Post-retirement, Chappell's coaching stint with India in the mid-2000s stirred plenty of headlines.

1971 – Dominic Cork Enters the World

The fiery England seamer Dominic Cork was born on this day. He made an unforgettable Test debut at Lord's in 1995, taking 7 for 43 against the West Indies. Later in the same series, he grabbed a memorable hat-trick — the first by an England bowler in a Test since 1957.

1987 – Miandad’s Marathon at The Oval

Javed Miandad scored one of his six Test double-centuries on this day — a brilliant 260 at The Oval. The innings helped Pakistan reach a massive 708, their highest Test total at the time, drawing the match and sealing the series. During this knock, Miandad also became the first Pakistani to surpass 6,000 Test runs.

1973 – Passing of a Legend

Jack Gregory, one of cricket's early all-round stars, passed away. His fearsome pace rattled batters in the 1920s, and he still holds the record for a century in just 70 minutes and most catches (15) in a Test series by a fielder (1920–21).

2010 – Laxman’s Painful Heroics

Chasing 257 in the final Test against Sri Lanka, India were in deep trouble at 62 for 4. But VVS Laxman, battling a back injury, dug in to score a match-winning unbeaten century. Supported by Tendulkar and later Suresh Raina, Laxman guided India to a stunning win at the P Sara Oval to level the series.

1980 – Dion Ebrahim is Born

Zimbabwe's Dion Ebrahim was born on this day. After a shaky Test debut in 2001, he found form with a string of 70-plus scores and a 94 against India in 2002. Though made vice-captain during a turbulent time for Zimbabwe cricket, his international career ended abruptly amid political and boardroom chaos.

1986 – Shahadat Hossain’s Birthday

Shahadat Hossain, the first Bangladeshi fast bowler to appear on the Lord's honours board, was born today. After a tough Test debut at Lord's in 2005, he returned in 2010 to claim 5 for 98. He also holds the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi to take an ODI hat-trick, against Zimbabwe in 2006.

1879 – JJ Kotze is Born

JJ "Kodgee" Kotze, one of South Africa's fastest early bowlers, was born. While he only played a few Tests, he was known for his fiery pace and stamina. He twice claimed hat-tricks and once took 8 for 18 in a domestic match.

1937 – Don Wilson is Born

England's Don Wilson, a slow left-armer, was born on this day. Though he played just six Tests, he had a long and successful first-class career with 1,189 wickets, later serving as MCC's head coach at Lord's.

2017 – England Seal Series Win Over South Africa

At Old Trafford, England wrapped up a 3–1 series win over South Africa in Joe Root's first series as captain. Moeen Ali starred, scoring an unbeaten 75 and then taking 5 for 69 to end South Africa's chase. Moeen became just the ninth player in history to score 250 runs and take 25 wickets in a single Test series.

Last updated on: August 7, 2025