Jim Laker took nineteen wickets in England's victory against Australia at Old Trafford in 1956.
The famous figures read 51.2-23-53-10, 19 for 90 in the match. In clips and photographs of the match, Laker is shown walking off the field, tossing his sweater over his shoulder, while teammates clapped in the background.
The off-spinner was mobbed by press and public after the match, and did not leave Old Trafford until 8:00 pm.
The famous figures read 51.2-23-53-10, 19 for 90 in the match. In clips and photographs of the match, Laker is shown walking off the field, tossing his sweater over his shoulder, while teammates clapped in the background.
The off-spinner was mobbed by press and public after the match, and did not leave Old Trafford until 8:00 pm.
