Cricketers Born on July 29

Lanka de SilvaLK
Lanka de Silva

50y / 1975

Azeem HafeezPK
Azeem Hafeez

62y / 1963

Wanindu HasarangaLK
Wanindu Hasaranga

28y / 1997

Player Info

2006 – The Greatest Partnership in Test History

Mahela Jayawardene (374) and Kumar Sangakkara (287) rewrote the record books with a colossal 624-run stand against South Africa in Colombo—still the highest partnership in Test cricket. They batted nearly three days, blunting the Proteas completely. Muralitharan did the rest with 10 wickets as Sri Lanka won by an innings and 153 runs.

2001 – Masakadza Makes History

At just 17 years old, Hamilton Masakadza became the first black African to score a Test century—and for 41 days, the youngest debutant to ever do so. His composed 119 against West Indies helped Zimbabwe turn a 200+ run deficit into a powerful reply. Rain denied a result, but history had been made.

1996 – A Classic England Collapse

At Lord's, England looked safe until Mike Atherton fell. Then came chaos—7 wickets for 18 runs as Mushtaq Ahmed and Waqar Younis tore through the lineup. Graeme Hick suffered a forgettable outing, getting dismissed twice by Waqar for 4 runs. What looked like a dull draw turned into one of England's all-time collapses.

2017 – India Thrash Sri Lanka in Galle

India crushed Sri Lanka by 304 runs, powered by a 190 from Shikhar Dhawan and 153 from Pujara. Virat Kohli added a second-innings century as India refused to enforce the follow-on. With Sri Lanka missing two injured batters, the hosts folded meekly, giving India a commanding series lead.

1980 – Bob Willis the Blocker?

Better known for his fierce pace, Bob Willis showed unexpected grit with the bat, surviving nearly 3 hours to help England escape defeat against West Indies. Peter Willey scored his maiden Test century, but it was Willis' unlikely 24* that helped save the match.

1970 – Zimbabwe's John Rennie Born

John Rennie, known for his swing bowling and handy lower-order batting, played four Tests and 44 ODIs for Zimbabwe before retiring early due to personal commitments and frustration with the cricketing environment in the country.

1986 – Dennis Amiss Hits Century No. 100

A proud day for England opener Dennis Amiss, who notched his 100th first-class century while playing for Warwickshire at Edgbaston.

1963 – Azeem Hafeez, the Fighter

Born with two fingers missing on his bowling hand, Hafeez defied the odds to become a successful left-arm pacer for Pakistan, taking 63 Test wickets between 1983 and 1985.

1972 – England Retain the Ashes at Headingley

England secured the Ashes with a 9-wicket win on a soggy, bowler-friendly pitch in Leeds. Derek Underwood spun his way to 10 for 82, while unlikely heroes Ray Illingworth and John Snow put on 104 for the eighth wicket to swing the match.

1944 – Terry Jarvis Born

The New Zealand opener's finest moment came with a marathon 182 as part of a 387-run stand with Glenn Turner in 1972. A key figure in Kiwi cricket through the '70s.

2002 – A Dream Start for Chamila Gamage

On debut, Sri Lankan pacer Chamila Gamage struck with his very first ball in Test cricket, bowling Mohammad Ashraful. He only played one more Test, but his name remains in a unique club.

2018 – Mandhana Matches Fastest T20 Fifty

India's Smriti Mandhana blazed her way to a 50 off just 18 balls in a rain-shortened KSL game, equalling Sophie Devine's world record. She smashed 5 fours and 4 sixes in a stunning display of power hitting.

1934 – Cricketing Legacy

Alfred Scott, son of West Indies cricketer Tommy Scott, was born. He played just one Test and had a rough outing, going wicketless while conceding 140 runs.

Last updated on: July 30, 2025