on this day

1985

The Test debut of Steve Waugh. He featured in a record number of Tests, took over 100 catches, averaged over 51, played in over 100 Tests with his twin brother Mark, and added to the captaincy achievements of Allan Border and Mark Taylor by leading Australia to a world record of 16 consecutive Test wins. Adam Gilchrist was in charge for one of those 16, but let's not quibble. Waugh was one of the greatest, mentally toughest, players in the game.

1989

Uneventful one-day debuts for Sanath Jayasuriya and Mark Taylor in the Benson & Hedges World Series match in Brisbane. Taylor opened for Australia and scored 11. Jayasuriya batted at No. 5 for Sri Lanka and was caught off his fifth ball for 3. The fielder who caught him, Greg Campbell, Ricky Ponting's uncle, also made his debut in the game, and didn't contribute much else apart from the catch. Australia won by 30 runs.

 

on this day

1985 The Test debut of Steve Waugh. He featured in a record number of Tests, took over 100 catches, averaged over 51, played in over 100 Tests with his twin brother Mark, and added to the captaincy achievements of Allan Border and Mark Taylor by leading Australia to a world record of 16 consecutive Test wins. Adam Gilchrist was in charge for one of those 16, but lets not quibble. Waugh was one of the greatest, mentally toughest, players in the game. 1989 Uneventful one-day debuts for Sanath Jayasuriya and Mark Taylor in the Benson Hedges World Series match in Brisbane. Taylor opened for Australia and scored 11. Jayasuriya batted at No. 5 for Sri Lanka and was caught off his fifth ball for 3. The fielder who caught him, Greg Campbell, Ricky Pontings uncle, also made his debut in the game, and didnt contribute much else apart from the catch. Australia won by 30 runs.