Cricketers Born on July 26

Tayyab TahirPK
Tayyab Tahir

32y / 1993

Gulabrai RamchandIN
Gulabrai Ramchand

98y / 1927

Khaled MahmudBD
Khaled Mahmud

54y / 1971

Player Info

1998 – Atherton vs Donald: A Battle for the Ages

At Trent Bridge, Mike Atherton and Allan Donald went head-to-head in one of the most intense duels Test cricket had seen in decades. Donald unleashed a furious spell from around the wicket and should've had Atherton caught behind on 27—but the appeal was turned down. Not long after, Mark Boucher dropped Nasser Hussain, and a furious Donald doubled down, launching an all-out assault on Atherton. But the England opener stood firm. By the time England leveled the series the next day, Atherton was still there—unbeaten on 98.

1992 – Controversy and a Collapse at Headingley

England squared the series against Pakistan at Headingley, but not without drama. A run-out appeal against Graham Gooch, who was well short of his ground, was inexplicably turned down—much to Pakistan's outrage. Gooch went on to score 37, and although England's eventual win by six wickets (99 for 4) might suggest comfort, the match was anything but. Neil Mallender starred on debut with eight wickets, and Saleem Malik played two masterful innings—82* and 84. England's first innings was a collapse in slow motion: from 292 for 2 to 320 all out, as Waqar Younis reverse-swung the ball at will. The last six wickets fell for just two runs.

1993 – Ashes Defeat and a New Era Begins

By 1993, England had hit rock bottom. Australia reclaimed the Ashes with a crushing innings victory at Headingley, losing only four wickets in the match. Allan Border's unbeaten double century (200*) powered them to a massive 653 for 4, and England had no answers. Paul Reiffel tore through the batting with eight wickets, and in the aftermath, Graham Gooch stepped down as captain. A 25-year-old Mike Atherton was named his successor.

2023 – Record-Breaker in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's Syazrul Idrus made history by becoming the first bowler to take seven wickets in a men's T20 International. He claimed 7 for 8 against China during a T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Kuala Lumpur. What made the feat even more incredible—every dismissal was bowled, and four came in a single over. China were bundled out for just 23, with Malaysia cruising to an eight-wicket win.

1858 – Birth of Test Cricket Pioneer Tom Garrett

Born on this day, Tom Garrett was part of cricket history as a member of Australia's team in the very first Test match in 1877. At just 18, he was the youngest player on the field—and fittingly, he became the last surviving participant of that historic game, passing away in 1943 at the age of 85.

1955 – Farewell to Umpiring Legend Frank Chester

One of the most respected figures in cricket officiating, Frank Chester stood in his final Test on this day in 1955—his 48th match, a world record at the time. His umpiring career spanned over three decades, starting at Lord's in 1924 when he was just 29.

1927 – GS Ramchand is Born

Indian allrounder GS Ramchand was born on this day. He featured in 33 Tests for India, scoring two centuries and picking up 41 wickets. One of his finest moments came in 1956 when he scored 109 against Australia.

1971 – Khaled Mahmud’s Birthday

Bangladesh cricketer Khaled Mahmud was born on this day. He played 12 Tests and 77 ODIs, and was a key part of Bangladesh's historic win over Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup. That victory paved the way for Bangladesh's elevation to Test status. He briefly captained the national side after the 2003 World Cup but struggled to find form. He eventually retired in 2006 after top-scoring in an ODI against Sri Lanka.

Last updated on: August 1, 2025