Viv Richards Stylish Cover Drive

By the time this picture was taken in 1938, Donald Bradman had set the world alight, but in 1929, The Cricketer thought only that he had potential

Bill Woodfull and Vic Richardson walking out to open the batting in the final Bodyline Test

Bill Lawry hits out, England v Australia, Lord's, 1961

Bill Johnston and Doug Ring walk from the MCG in 1951-52 after their last wicket stand gives Australia victory over the West Indies

Brian Lara batting for West Indies against India at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, in May 2002. He scored 55 runs.

Bert Sutcliffe reaches his hundred, England v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Old Trafford, July 26, 1949

Bob Willis began his international career in 1971 against Australia in Sydney.

Australian cricketers Bill Woodfull (left) and Archie Jackson (right) going out to bat in the early 1930s.

Australian cricketer Ray Lindwall at practice during the early 1950s. The image is pre-1955 and is therefore in the public domain.