List of Cricketers Born on December 6: Full List of Players

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December 6 holds a unique place in the cricket calendar. Many top international cricketers were born on this date, making it one of the most interesting and talent-rich days in the sport’s history. Surprisingly, India alone has produced five notable players who celebrate their birthday on this day. If all these names are combined, they can easily form a strong and balanced playing 11.

Indian Cricketers Born on 6 December

For Indian cricket, December 6 is extraordinary as five Indian internationals share this birthday. Three of them are current stars who have been consistent match-winners.

1. Ravindra Jadeja – All-Rounder

• Born: 6 December 1987
• Age: 37
• Known for his superb fielding, disciplined bowling, and handy batting.

2. Jasprit Bumrah – Fast Bowler

• Born: 6 December 1992
• Age: 32
• One of the world’s most dangerous fast bowlers across all formats.

3. Shreyas Iyer – Batsman

• Born: 6 December 1994
• Age: 31
• A key middle-order batter for India.

4. Karun Nair – Batsman

• Scored a triple century in Test cricket, becoming only the second Indian to do so.

5. RP Singh – Fast Bowler

• A vital part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad.

Foreign Cricketers Born on 6 December

December 6 is equally special globally, with several renowned overseas players also born on this date.

Andrew Flintoff (England)

Legendary all-rounder and one of the heroes of the unforgettable 2005 Ashes series.

Nasir Jamshed (Pakistan) – Batsman

Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – WK/All-rounder

Harry Tector (Ireland) – Batsman

Each of these cricketers has earned recognition for their performances and impact on the game.

Special December 6 Playing 11

If we create a team solely based on date of birth, the playing 11 looks balanced and powerful:

1. Nasir Jamshed (Pakistan) – Opener
2. Sean Ervine (Zimbabwe) – Opener
3. Shreyas Iyer (India) – Middle-order
4. Harry Tector (Ireland) – Middle-order
5. Karun Nair (India) – Middle-order
6. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – WK/All-rounder
7. Andrew Flintoff (England) – All-rounder
8. Ravindra Jadeja (India) – All-rounder
9. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – Fast Bowler
10. Dewald Pretorius (South Africa) – Fast Bowler
11. RP Singh (India) – Fast Bowler

Players Born on December 6 — Full Table

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