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October 7
The original Jack Russell
The first Englishman to make two centuries in a Test
October 6
Simply marvellous
1930 To a new generation of cricket fans Richie Benaud , who was born today, is simply the best commentator in the business
October 5
The allrounder-turned-banker
1940 Birth of the first man to make a triple-century in a Test in Australia
October 4
The D'Oliveira affair
1931 Despite his dazzling talent the career of Basil D'Oliveira , who was born today, will always be remembered for the wrong reasons
October 3
King of swing
1921 One of the greatest fast bowlers of all was born on this day
October 2
A knight to remember
1873 In Trinidad Pelham Francis "Plum" Warner was born
October 1
Saeed Ahmed: sparkling yet spiky
1937 Birth of the maverick Pakistani Saeed Ahmed
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