September 6, 1968: Saeed Anwar, brilliant Pakistani opening batsman 1990-2001 is born.

September 4, 1826: John Wisden, Sussex cricketer. Started an almanack was born.

September 4, 1971: Lance Klusener, outstanding South African all-rounder is born.

September 3, 1985: England regain the Ashes by beating Australia at The Oval

September 2, 1973: Indika de Saram, Sri Lankan batsman 1999 is born.

September 1, 1921: M.K.Mantri, uncle of S.Gavaskar. Indian keeper 1952-55 is born.

August 31, 1969: Javagal Srinath, Indian right-arm pace bowler is born.