Clarrie Grimmett was an Australian leg-spin bowler regarded as one of the finest to have touched the red cherry.
Rafique is the only player to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets among players who made their Test debut after 30.
Ashley Mallett, born on July 13, 1945, was an off-spinner who represented Australia in 38 Tests. He is also known for his contributions to cricket journalism, having authored numerous books and columns over the years.
Clarrie Grimmett dismissed Don Bradman with a leg-break. Vic Richardson wasn't amused.
A Dream XI of cricketers who were born on Christmas day.
In the course of their careers, Bradman met Grimmett in 15 matches and batted in 27 innings.
Despite the absence of Don Bradman, the South Africans were thrashed by Vic Richardson's men. Then their baseball players challenged the Australians — at baseball.
Dilip Doshi, Saeed Ajmal and Clarrie Grimmett are other bowlers to achieve the feat.
In 1921-22 series Australia were expected to steamroll South Africa.
July 24, 1926. After England captain Arthur Carr put Australia in to bat at Headingley, Maurice Tate dismissed Warren Bardsley with the very first ball; and then transpired a phase of play that remained a lifelong nightmare for the captain. Arunabha Sengupta writes about the day when Macartney was dropped by Carr off the fourth ball he faced and raced to a hundred before lunch.