THIS DAY IN CRICKET
• A drawn match against India at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club, Sanath Jayasuriya became one of only five batsmen to be dismissed for 199 in a Test innings.
The others have been Mudassar Nazar in 1984-85, Mohammad Azharuddin in 1986-87, Matthew Elliott in 1997, and Steve Waugh in 1998-99. Andy Flower was stranded on this score when he ran out of partners in the first Test against South Africa at Harare in September 2000.
• Pakistan played South Africa at Tangier - the first ever ODI played in Morocco. South Africa won by 54 runs. The brainchild of Abdul Rahman Bukhatit, the man behind the Sharjah success, the Morocco Cup brought South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Tangier for North Africa's first top-level cricket tournament.
CRICKET NEWS HEADLINES
A Generous Gesture England declares to give 50% of 1st test match fee for Mumbai attack victims. Cook told media that decision was made collectively and whole team gave its consent...
Dhoni looking for a white wash Indian skipper Dhoni is looking forward for a series whitewash against England. India already bagged 4 wins out of 7 ODI series, 5th one to be played in Cuttack...
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TODAY'S BIRTHDAY
Stickiewicket Wishes a Very Happy Brithday to:
Viscount Chelmsford (1868-1933), Viceroy of India
Eddie Barlow (1940), bespectacled South African all-rounder
Sidath Wettimuny (1956), Sri Lankan opening batsman
stuart Williams (1969), West Indian opening batsman
Pedro Collins (1976), West Indian left-arm pace bowler
QUIZ
How many runs did Sir Donald Bradman need to score in his last innings to finish with a Test average of 100?
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DID YOU KNOW
India Refused To Continue The Match Against Pakistan When Sarfaraz Nawaz Bowled 4 Successive Bumpers And The Umpire Took No Action. The Game Was At Sahiwal.
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STICKIE TOONS
Origin of Cricket
Cricket has a recorded history from the 16th century to the present day. Cricket certainly thrived in the 1660 and is believed to have attracted gamblers making large bets at this time. The official history of international test cricket began in 1877. During this time, the game developed from its origins in England and gained in popularity throughout the commonwealth nations.
