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Bangladesh became the tenth member to join cricket's top table when they began their inaugural Test against India at Dhaka, and for three days they acquitted themselves admirably
Wisden Cricinfo staff
10-Nov-2003
All Today's Yesterdays - November 10 down the years
2000
Bangladesh became the tenth member to join cricket's top table when they began their inaugural Test against India at Dhaka, and for three days they acquitted themselves admirably.Aminul Islam's nine-hour 145 helped them to a round 400, and they would probably have taken a first-innings lead but a for a seventh-wicket stand of 121 between Sourav Ganguly (84) and Sunil Joshi (92). But facing a deficit of only 29, Bangladesh fell apart. They were skittled for 91 and India motored to a nine-wicket victory from the last ball of the fourth day. Amazingly, it was only India's second victory in 50 overseas Tests, going back to 1986.
Bangladesh became the tenth member to join cricket's top table when they began their inaugural Test against India at Dhaka, and for three days they acquitted themselves admirably.Aminul Islam's nine-hour 145 helped them to a round 400, and they would probably have taken a first-innings lead but a for a seventh-wicket stand of 121 between Sourav Ganguly (84) and Sunil Joshi (92). But facing a deficit of only 29, Bangladesh fell apart. They were skittled for 91 and India motored to a nine-wicket victory from the last ball of the fourth day. Amazingly, it was only India's second victory in 50 overseas Tests, going back to 1986.
1991
One of the most emotional days in cricket history, as South Africa played their first international match for 21 years, against India at Calcutta. Global opposition to apartheid had seen South African cricket ostracised since they beat Australia in 1969-70, but four months after rejoining the ICC they began a speedily arranged tour with this one-dayer. India's victory was more comfortable than the three-wicket margin suggests, despite Allan Donald announcing himself to the world with 5 for 29. Defeat hardly mattered though, and South Africa's captain Clive Rice whose three matches on this short tour were his only official internationals - summed up everyone's feelings when he said, "I know how Neil Armstrong felt when he stood on the moon."
One of the most emotional days in cricket history, as South Africa played their first international match for 21 years, against India at Calcutta. Global opposition to apartheid had seen South African cricket ostracised since they beat Australia in 1969-70, but four months after rejoining the ICC they began a speedily arranged tour with this one-dayer. India's victory was more comfortable than the three-wicket margin suggests, despite Allan Donald announcing himself to the world with 5 for 29. Defeat hardly mattered though, and South Africa's captain Clive Rice whose three matches on this short tour were his only official internationals - summed up everyone's feelings when he said, "I know how Neil Armstrong felt when he stood on the moon."
1933
An average of 47 from 29 Tests proves that Seymour Nurse, who was born today, was right out of the top drawer. He was a middle-order strokemaker from Barbados who didn't really establish himself until the 1966 West Indian tour of England, when he was 32. Nurse then passed 50 five times in as many Tests, and though he hammered 137 at Headingley his best innings probably came at Trent Bridge, where he thumped a majestic 93 in trying circumstances. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1967, and finished his Test career with a magnificent 258 at Christchurch in 1968-69.
An average of 47 from 29 Tests proves that Seymour Nurse, who was born today, was right out of the top drawer. He was a middle-order strokemaker from Barbados who didn't really establish himself until the 1966 West Indian tour of England, when he was 32. Nurse then passed 50 five times in as many Tests, and though he hammered 137 at Headingley his best innings probably came at Trent Bridge, where he thumped a majestic 93 in trying circumstances. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1967, and finished his Test career with a magnificent 258 at Christchurch in 1968-69.
1902
The fastest hundred in South African Test history at Cape Town. Jimmy Sinclair took out the frustration of impending defeat in the third Test to Australia by slamming a century in just 80 minutes, including six sixes. Sinclair had notched a ton in the previous match at Johannesburg too, but that match ended like this one, in defeat. Here South Africa followed on after being skittled for 85, and despite Sinclair's assault they were only able to set Australia a measly victory target of 59. They got there in less than ten overs.
The fastest hundred in South African Test history at Cape Town. Jimmy Sinclair took out the frustration of impending defeat in the third Test to Australia by slamming a century in just 80 minutes, including six sixes. Sinclair had notched a ton in the previous match at Johannesburg too, but that match ended like this one, in defeat. Here South Africa followed on after being skittled for 85, and despite Sinclair's assault they were only able to set Australia a measly victory target of 59. They got there in less than ten overs.
1984
Few would have fancied being an Australian batsman in the first Test against West Indies, as Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Michael Holding and Courtney Walsh eyed up a damp, uneven Perth surface with a score of 416 to defend. The Aussies were duly blown away in less than two hours for 76, with Holding taking 6 for 21. The bowling was frightening, the catching brilliant, and the Wisden Almanack said West Indies were "irresistible". Australia made a better fist of things second time round - even Terry Alderman managed 23 - but they were only delaying the inevitable, and West Indies wrapped up an innings victory with a day to spare. It was their in a row, a record that they would extend to 11 and which would last until Australia turned the tables and surpassed it by hammering West Indies in 2000-01.
Few would have fancied being an Australian batsman in the first Test against West Indies, as Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Michael Holding and Courtney Walsh eyed up a damp, uneven Perth surface with a score of 416 to defend. The Aussies were duly blown away in less than two hours for 76, with Holding taking 6 for 21. The bowling was frightening, the catching brilliant, and the Wisden Almanack said West Indies were "irresistible". Australia made a better fist of things second time round - even Terry Alderman managed 23 - but they were only delaying the inevitable, and West Indies wrapped up an innings victory with a day to spare. It was their in a row, a record that they would extend to 11 and which would last until Australia turned the tables and surpassed it by hammering West Indies in 2000-01.
1998
A remarkable batting performance gave Australia a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third one-dayer at Lahore. For the first time, four batsmen made hundreds in an ODI: Ijaz Ahmed and Yousuf Youhana for Pakistan, and Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting for the Aussies. Pakistan made 315 for 8, but Australia overhauled that with chilling efficiency, sealing victory with seven balls to spare. In the process they equalled the highest score to win a one-dayer batting second: India made 316 for 7, also against Pakistan, at Dhaka in 1997-98.
A remarkable batting performance gave Australia a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third one-dayer at Lahore. For the first time, four batsmen made hundreds in an ODI: Ijaz Ahmed and Yousuf Youhana for Pakistan, and Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting for the Aussies. Pakistan made 315 for 8, but Australia overhauled that with chilling efficiency, sealing victory with seven balls to spare. In the process they equalled the highest score to win a one-dayer batting second: India made 316 for 7, also against Pakistan, at Dhaka in 1997-98.
Other birthdays
1918 Martin Hanley (South Africa)
1972 Naeem Ashraf(Pakistan)
1973 Zahid Fazal (Pakistan)
1978 Mafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
1972 Naeem Ashraf(Pakistan)
1973 Zahid Fazal (Pakistan)
1978 Mafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)