1968 58 years ago Notable Births April 28

Andy Flower, South-African-Zimbabwean cricketer and coach

On April 28, in the year 1968, Andy Flower, South-African-Zimbabwean cricketer and coach. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of April 28, one of 389 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Andy Flower. Learn more below.

Andrew Flower is a Zimbabwean cricket coach and a former cricketer. As a cricketer, he captained the Zimbabwe national cricket team and is widely regarded as the greatest Zimbabwean cricketer ever and one of the greatest wicket-keeper-batters of all time. He was Zimbabwe's wicket-keeper for more than 10 years and is, statistically, the greatest batsman the country has produced. His highest score in ODI cricket which was his 145 he made against India in the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy is also the highest score made by a Zimbabwe player at any tournaments. During his peak from October to December 2001, Flower was ranked as the best Test batsman in the world. He was widely acknowledged as the only Zimbabwe batsman of proper test quality in any conditions. After retirement, he served as the coach of the English cricket team from 2009 to 2014. Under his coaching, England won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. Flower became the second foreign coach in the team's history. Currently, he is the head coach of London Spirit in The Hundred and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on April 28, 1968 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 19 April 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2013 Apr 28 Fredrick McKissack, American author (born 1939)
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