On this day in 2000: John Barnes sacked by Celtic after less than nine months
Former Liverpool and England winger John Barnes was sacked as Celtic boss on this day in 2000, just eight months and 29 games after his arrival in Glasgow.
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On this day in 2016: Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell retires due to injury
Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell was forced to retire through injury on this day six years ago.
On this day in 2012: Fabio Capello resigns as England manager in shock move
Fabio Capello’s reign as England manager came to an end with his resignation on February 8, 2012.
On this day in 1999: Anil Kumble became second bowler to take all ten wickets in Test innings
Kumble took all ten wickets in a single Test innings. He achieved the feat against Pakistan at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, now known as Arun Jaitley cricket stadium in Delhi during the second Test of the two-match series. India had set Pakistan a target of 420 runs in the match and the visitors got off to a steady start as openers Shahid Afridi and Saeed Anwar put on 101 runs for the first wicket.
Watch: Anil Kumble's Historic Achievement vs Pakistan, On This Day, 23 Years Ago
Exactly 23 years ago on February 7, 1999 Anil Kumble scripted history by becoming the first Indian and only the second cricketer overall to achieve the remarkable feat of picking all 10 wickets in an innings. Kumble claimed all 10 wickets in the 2nd innings of the second Test against Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (Now renamed as Arun Jaitely Stadium) in New Delhi. Kumble's astounding figures of 10 for 74 in 26.3 overs helped India bowl Pakistan out for 207 in the final innings and win the Test by 212 runs. On the 23rd anniversary of the former India captain's achievement, BCCI took to Twitter to refresh the memories. BCCI shared the highlights of Kumble's 10 wickets and wrote: "#OnThisDay in 1999 #TeamIndia spin legend @anilkumble1074 set the stage on fire and became the first Indian to take all the 10 wickets in a Test innings. Let's relive that sensational performance."
On This Day in 2012: Dan Parks announces international retirement
Scotland fly-half Dan Parks announced his retirement from international rugby on this day in 2012, days after making his 67th Test appearance in their RBS 6 Nations loss to England.
On this day: Alastair Cook stands down as the England Test captain
Sir Alastair Cook called time on his tenure as captain of England’s Test cricket team on this day in 2017.
On this day in 2017: Sir Alastair Cook stands down as England Test captain
Sir Alastair Cook called time on his tenure as captain of England’s Test cricket team on this day in 2017.