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Historic Cricket Moments on February 22

Historic Cricket Moments on February 22

Cricketers Born on February 22

Sunita SinghIN
Sunita Singh

52y / 1974

Batsman

JohanneAE
Johanne

58y / 1968

Batsman

Ranjit FernandoLK
Ranjit Fernando

82y / 1944

Wicket-keeper batsman

Shane ShillingfordWI
Shane Shillingford

43y / 1983

Bowler

Joey PalmerAU
Joey Palmer

167y / 1859

All-rounder

Jack RobertsonENG
Jack Robertson

109y / 1917

Batsman

Shaun TaitAU
Shaun Tait

43y / 1983

Bowler

Devon MalcolmENG
Devon Malcolm

63y / 1963

Bowler

Player Info

1992 – Kiwis Shock the Aussies

The 1992 World Cup opened in Auckland with a classic upset. Co-hosts New Zealand, led by a brilliant century from eventual Man-of-the-Tournament Martin Crowe (100+), set 248/6. Offspinner Dipak Patel stunned Australia by opening the bowling and completing ten economical overs for 36. The medium pacers Gavin Larsen, Chris Harris, and Rod Latham strangled the Aussie chase, limiting them to 211 despite a century from David Boon.

1992 – Botham vs Tendulkar in Perth

Ian “Beefy” Botham faced Sachin Tendulkar for the only time in an international match today. England won by nine runs, with Botham bowling 10-0-27-2, including Tendulkar caught behind for 35. This was the seventh win in an 11-match ODI streak for England, which ended in the final against Pakistan.

1990 – Ian Smith’s Record No. 9 Innings

New Zealand’s Ian Smith blasted 173 off 136 balls at Eden Park, after New Zealand were 131/7. His century came off 95 balls, and he passed 150 just 23 balls later. Indian seamer Atul Wassan was hammered for 17 and 24 runs in successive overs, equalling the then Test record for most runs in a single over.

1990 – Mike Gatting Shines

In the last one-dayer of England’s rebel tour to South Africa in Johannesburg, Mike Gatting took 6/26, dismantling a strong South African lineup. England secured their only win in the four-match series.

1983 – Birth of Shaun Tait

Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait, born today, could hit 160kph, earning the nickname “The Wild Thing.” A short international career (three Tests) was riddled with injuries, but he excelled in ODIs and T20s, starring in the 2007 World Cup and 2010 World T20.

1983 – Birth of Shane Shillingford

West Indies offspinner Shane Shillingford, born today, played 14 Tests between 2010 and 2013, taking 65 wickets at 32. Twice suspended for illegal actions, he still produced ten-wicket match hauls against Australia and Zimbabwe at home in Dominica.

1963 – Birth of Devon Malcolm

Devon Malcolm, the English fast bowler born today, had an unpredictable career across 40 Tests. His highlights include 9/57 at The Oval (1994), a devastating Ashes performance in 1993, and seven wickets in Adelaide (1994-95). His international career ended after conflicts with Ray Illingworth and a tough spell to Paul Adams.

1980 – Croft-Goodall Test Incident

During the West Indies’ tour of New Zealand in Christchurch, frustration over umpire Fred Goodall escalated. After a disputed caught-behind appeal and a flurry of no-balls, Colin Croft physically confronted Goodall in his run-up, nearly ending the match and threatening the tour.

1977 – 68 Extras Against Pakistan

West Indies conceded 68 extras in a Test against Pakistan, including 29 byes, 11 leg-byes, and 28 no-balls. The offenders were bowlers Andy Roberts, Colin Croft, Joel Garner, Maurice Foster, and Viv Richards, with Deryck Murray allowing 40 byes.

1963 – Birth of Devon Malcolm

Devon Malcolm’s fiery pace made him a nightmare for top batters, highlighted by historic performances against South Africa and Australia in the early 1990s.

1977 – Extras vs Pakistan

A day remembered for West Indies’ 68 extras, a testament to a fielding lapse even among legends like Viv Richards, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft.

1970 – Birth of Michael Slater

Australian opener Michael Slater, born today, became a destructive force in the 1990s, noted for rapid centuries and a streak of seven hundreds in 16 Ashes Tests.

1917 – Birth of Jack Robertson

English opener Jack Robertson, born today, played 11 Tests in the shadow of Len Hutton and Cyril Washbrook. He scored two hundreds and six fifties, including 331* for Middlesex in 1949.

1859 – Birth of George “Joey” Palmer

Australian medium-pace spinner George Palmer, born today, played 17 Tests in the 1880s, taking 76 wickets at 21. He took 20 wickets in consecutive Sydney Ashes Tests in 1881-82.

Last updated on: March 4, 2026