A new age wave on August 26, 2012 lashed on Townsville. A small town, away from hustling and bustling, flooded in blue as India won their third Under 19 ICC World Cup, defeating Australia.
A milestone match for Team India and Jasprit Bumrah. Through the West Indies vs. India Test match in Antigua in 2019, Jasprit Bumrah became the first Asian bowler to claim 5-wicket figures in Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
On August 23, 2015, Michael Clarke played his last international match for Australia. In his farewell match, Australia beat England by an innings, though it was a consolation victory for the Aussies.
Slowly but surely Simon Katich marked his name in cricket with his unmatchable batting skills. On this day (August 21, 1975), Simon was born in Middle Swan, Western Australia. He was finally picked up for the Australia cricket team during the 2001 Ashes tour.
It could be the best Test match for Sri Lanka after making its debut in the format. On August 19, 1992, on a single day, three Sri Lankan batters scored centuries.
On August 18, 2008, a 19-year-old Virat Kohli for the first time stepped into the field as a senior team India player. It was Kohli's debut international match for India, who was destined to be a legend of modern-day cricket.
On August 18, 2014, Sri Lanka's great Mahela Jayawardene played his last ever Test innings. Sri Lanka, in their home ground, was able to arrange a farewell for the iconic cricketer in a grand way, as they outclassed Pakistan in the match with pure dominance.
On August 16, 2021, India pulled off a last-day stunning victory against England at the Lord's cricket ground. Indian pace bowling was on fire on the 5th day of the Test match.
On August 15, 2020, unceremoniously, MS Dhoni announced his international retirement through a short Instagram post.
A 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar saved India from a defeat against England at the Old Trafford. During the second innings of the Test, when India was chasing a target of 408 runs, Sachin, who was then only a 17-year-old and 112-day-old teenager, scored an unbeaten 119-run knock
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019
