He announced himself in England in 1961 with 420 runs, including a gutsy 130 on a difficult Lord’s pitch. Lawry later captained Australia but paid the price after heavy defeats to South Africa in 1969-70 and losing the Ashes the following year. Shockingly, he was dropped at just 33. Fortunately for fans, he quickly became a familiar voice in the commentary box, famous for his nasal excitement and playful exchanges with Tony Greig.

Warne claimed he had taken the tablets on his mother’s advice to look slimmer on camera, but the explanation didn’t convince Cricket Australia. He was banned for a year, adding another chapter to an already controversial career.

Worrell quickly made amends with 131 in the next Test. For years, his average barely dipped below 50. Only a lean final series prevented him from finishing with that milestone intact, leaving him stranded at 49.48.

To make up for it, Griffith smashed 140 on debut before falling lbw to Worrell. Unfortunately, he couldn’t repeat the feat, and modest scores followed as he returned to the lower order.

In a dramatic finish, Kagiso Rabada’s no-ball gave Afghanistan hope, only for a run-out to force Super Overs. Tristan Stubbs then struck a last-ball six in the first Super Over to keep South Africa alive before they clinched victory.

Captain Rohit Sharma set the tone with a century, while Axar Patel chipped in with 84. For Australia, debutant Todd Murphy’s seven wickets were a rare bright spot.