On this day in 1985, Vernon Philander was born
Other celebrities who were born on this day are professional footballer Lionel Messi and singer Solange Knowles.
Today, 24 June, in 1985, a South African right-handed bowling all-rounder was born.
Vernon Philander is part of the national cricket team, the Proteas, and has also previously represented the country at the U/19 level.
In his first five months in Test cricket, he reached 50 wickets in only seven matches, which made him the second fastest ever wicket-taker in Test history.
Philander was chosen for the emerging players tournament in Australia, and took 3 wickets for 30 runs, as well as hitting 59 runs off 50 balls in the final against New Zealand A.
He has also played English county cricket for Middlesex, Somerset and Kent.
In 2018, he was named in Durban Heat’s squad for the first edition of the Mzansi Super League T20 tournament.
His international debut was made on his 22nd birthday. His first One Day International (ODI) was against Ireland and he took 4 wickets for 12 runs, which was a match-winning performance.
He was awarded Man of the Match in a Test against Australia. He was also Man of the Series.
Other celebrities who were born on this day are professional footballer, Lionel Messi and singer, Solange Knowles.
