Phil Sharpe, one of England's best slip fielders, catches Garry Sobers off Barry Knight in the 1969 Leeds Test. Sharpe took 17 catches in 12 Tests and won seven Championships at Yorkshire. Don Mosey said he "raised slip catching not only to an art form but a geometrical science"
Spectators shelter at The Oval after morning drizzle delayed the start of the second day of the 5th Ashes Test, 20th August 1934. Back then many grounds had large uncovered areas leaving the public exposed to the elements and makeshift covering was the norm.
in 2016, Misbah-ul-Haq marked his first Test at the Lord's in some style. Misbah led from the front as his classy century took Pakistan to 282-6 on day one of first England vs Pakistan Test.
Khalid Hasan was born in Peshawar. In 1954, 16 years 352 days old, Khalid Hasan made his Test debut for Pakistan against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. At the time Hasan was the youngest Test cricketer.
A lovely shot showing the joy on Michael Holding's face after he bowled Tony Greig for the second time in the match, 5th Test, The Oval, August 1976. Holding took 14 for 149 in the match in one of the great fast bowling performances on a pitch that offered little help.
