Monday, July 27, 2020

Frank Hayes is caught by Viv Richards off Andy Roberts for 0 in the 4th Test of 1976 at Leeds.

Jubilation for West Indies as Frank Hayes is caught by Viv Richards off Andy Roberts for 0 in the 4th Test of 1976 at Leeds.  It was the last of Hayes' nine Tests.  Three years earlier he made 106* on his debut, also v West Indies.  In his next eight Tests, he averaged 8.13
Hayes, who had undoubted talent, had the misfortune to play all his Tests against a resurgent West Indies. "Perhaps I should have done better," he said. "But I'm not at all bitter. If I didn't do myself justice, it was down to me."
Frank Hayes is caught by Viv Richards off Andy Roberts for 0 in the 4th Test of 1976 at Leeds.

Sidath Wettimuny from scoring during the Lords Test 1984 by keeping him down.

David Gower, Fowler & Ian Botham find a way to stop Sidath Wettimuny from scoring during the Lords Test 1984 by keeping him down. The Lankan opener made 190 despite cramps. 'He was a joy to watch, a model for young cricketers and a shock to England.'
Sidath Wettimuny from scoring during the Lords Test 1984 by keeping him down.

Phil Sharpe, one of England's best slip fielders

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"
Phil Sharpe, one of England's best slip fielders

Spectators shelter at The Oval 5th Ashes Test, 20th August 1934.

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.
Spectators shelter at The Oval 5th Ashes Test, 20th August 1934.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq at Lord's

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.
Misbah-ul-Haq

Khalid Hasan Pakistani Ex Cricketer

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.
Khalid Hasan was born in Pehsawar. 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.

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Michael Holding West Indies Fast Bowler at The Oval in 1976

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.
Michael Holding West Indies Fast Bowler at The Oval in 1976