12th August
James Anderson became first and only fast bowler to scalp 100 test wickets in a single ground. England Cricket bowled out Indian Cricket Team for 130 runs to win the match by an inns and 159 runs.
Rahul Dravid scored a splendid century equally supported by Sachin Tendulkar who scored brisk 92 and Sourav Ganguly Official regaining his form with the knock off 99. Although Sanath Jayasuriya missed the double century (199) he managed to score 571 runs in the series; most runs in a two-match series.
Last day in test cricket for Sir Vivian Richards , Malcolm Marshall and Jeff Dujon. The three giants of West Indies cricket left the field together for the last time on August 12, 1991.
Indian Cricket Team worst defeat in the last four decades at the Mecca of cricket. The second worst overall at Lord’s Cricket Ground
All-time record is inns and 285 runs in the famous 1986 runs where India were bundled out for paltry 42 runs.
1972 Ian #Chappell (118) and Greg Chappell (113)became the first pair of brothers to score 100in the same innings. #TheOval 201 runs partnership vs @englandcricket
#DidYouKnow? Pedro Collins born this day is the only left-arm fast bowler from @windiescricket to scalp 100 test wickets. He has scalped 145 international wickets including 106 test wickets.
