On this day

In 1915, Detroit Tigers speedster Ty Cobb stole his 96th base of the season in 5-0 loss to Cleveland Indians; stood as MLB record until 1962 (Maury Wills, 104)

In 2001, Barry Bonds hit his 71st and 72nd home runs in 11-10 loss v LA Dodgers at Pacific Bell Park; broke Mark McGwire's MLB single season HR record

In 2009, Australia won cricket's Champions Trophy at Centurion Park in Gauteng, South Africa by 6 wickets with 28 balls remaining versus New Zealand; chasing 200, Shane Watson was 105 not out in Australia's 206/4

Mashrafe Mortaza

Mashrafe Mortaza is a Bangladeshi international cricketer and politician. He is the former captain in all three formats of the game for the Bangladesh national cricket team. He is the member of the parliament Jatiya Sangsad from Narail-2.