September 3, 1990: birthday of star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, whose international debut turned into a piece of masterclass. In his first international match for India, in Tests, Shami took 9 for 118 against the West Indies in Kolkata in 2013, which still stands as the best match figures on debut for an Indian fast bowler.
On September 2, 2019, Team India whitewashed the West Indies as soon as they knocked down their last wicket in the second innings at Kingston.
September 2, 1988- birthday of Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, who was once considered the successor of Zaheer Khan. The 6 ft 4 inch tall bowler with long hair and smooth bowling action was meant to be a fast bowler who played over 100 Test matches for India.
It was a statement from an emerging team in India, which was set to rule the Test cricket format under skipper Virat Kohli. On September 1, 2015, India won a Test series on the soil in Sri Lanka, against the home team.
August 31, 1969- birthday of one Javagal Srinath, one of the best fast bowlers to ever play for Team India. Before the era of Zaheer Khan, Asish Nehra, or Ishan Sharma, Srinath was the spearhead of India's pace attack.
Pakistan would have never predicted a storm that lashed on Trent Bridge. The name of the storm was Alex Hales. The English opener played an explosive innings that left the Pakistan bowling line-up clueless.
August 29, 2017—a memorable day for the West Indies. On that day, the West Indies won their first Test in England in 17 years. A young Shai Hope was selected as man of the match for his effortless batting in both of the innings at Headingley.
On August 29, 2013, the cricket world witnessed a jaw-dropping batting performance from Aaron Finch. In Southampton, the Australian opener scored a thunderous 156 runs against only 63 deliveries—still the highest individual score in T20 Internationals.
In 2010, the whole cricket integrity was rocked when the news of a huge spot-fixing scandal broke out involving three Pakistan internationals, including their skipper.
Hardik Pandya finished the things off in style. In the final over of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022, the India all-rounder hoisted the delivery of Mohammad Nawaz over the long-on region for a maximum, which sealed the close-fought game for India.
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
