1936 – Born this day, Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers, one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the 19th Century and unarguably the best all-rounder in the history of cricket. He was just 21 years old when he converted his maiden Test century into a gigantic 365 not out against Pakistan. 8 with a five-wicket haul in Pakistan’s reply1973 – Victory for England in the inaugural women’s World Cup. Businessman and philanthropist Sir Jack Hayward and women’s cricket promoter and England Captain Rachel Heyhoe-Flint contributed towards its costs. The series was the last the two teams played for the Wisden Trophy, which was replaced by the Richards-Botham Trophy thereafter

Source: The Nation July 28, 2021 19:52 UTC