They say we should use this time to learn something new – so we thought we’d offer up a history lesson free of charge!
We’re going to be recapping all the important sporting moments each and every day on the Ladbrokes Blog.
So if it’s AFL, NRL, Basketball, Cricket, Golf or even Wrestling, be sure to return each morning as we take a trip back through the history books to relive some of the great and important sporting moments in This Day In Sport!
1993 – Glenn McGrath’s Test Debut
A young man by the name of Glenn McGrath made his Test debut for Australia in the first Test against New Zealand in Perth on this day in 1993.
His debut was everything you’d expect from McGrath, with bowling figures of 39 overs- 12 maidens- 92 runs conceeded and two wickets.
McGrath’s first wicket would be at the expense of Kiwi opener Mark Greatbatch, caught be Ian Healy.
He also scored a golden duck. The first of many.
The first Test between Australia and New Zealand at the WACA resulted in a draw.
1985 – Kiwi’s Test First Win in Australia
New Zealand broke through for their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil beating the Aussies by an innings and 41 runs at the Gabba.
Allan Border still manged 152 not out and Greg Matthews also achieved 115 but it was a masterclass from the legendary Kiwi fast bowler Richard Hadlee with 6 for 71 to his name, as the Aussies were dimished for 333.
New Zealand’s skipper Martin Crowe set his team up with a solid 188 runs after Hadlee took a phenomenal 9/28 in the first innings.