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Jim Laker
Sun, July 31 2016
Virender Sehwag, Stuart Broad remember Jim Laker’s historic spell
The feat remains untouched till date and on this occasion; Virender Sehwag and English speedster Stuart Broad remember his outing.
Thu, February 02 2017
8 iconic Test moments at Old Trafford
Ahead of the second England-Pakistan Test, let's take a look at the history of the venue Old Trafford, where England have so far played 75 Tests, winning 26, losing 14 while 35 Tests have ended in a draw.
Thu, February 09 2017
Jim Laker: 23 facts about the Surrey and England legend
Put a 150-wicket cut-off, and you will find that Laker has the best bowling average among all spinners in the history of Test cricket.
Thu, August 06 2015
Ashes 2015: 10 mind-boggling facts about Australia’s sensational collapse at Nottingham!
Local boy Stuart Broad surely must have been pepped up by his captain’s comment as he went on to architect the Australian devastation.
Fri, July 31 2015
Video: Jim Laker’s 19 wickets in an Ashes Test against Australia
Watch Jim Laker take 19 wickets in a Test against Australia.
Wed, July 05 2017
Tony Lock: 15 interesting facts about the legendary English spinner
Graham Anthony Richard ‘Tony’ Lock, born July 5, 1929, was one of England’s finest ever spinners. A stalwart in county cricket, Lock also had a productive Test career.
Sun, July 31 2016
Jim Laker records the best bowling figures in Test history
When Laker cleaned-up Richie Benaud, he eclipsed legendary Sydney Barnes’ 42 year old record of 17 for 159.
Fri, November 28 2014
The man who witnessed both 10 wickets in an innings Test hauls – 43 years apart in different continents!
Stokes had given himself a unique birthday gift!
Fri, June 20 2014
Tommy Stewart: 13-year-old takes all 10 wickets for two runs
Tommy Stewart conceded just two runs during his spell.
Thu, August 07 2014
FIFA World Cup: Cricketing history during football’s showpiece event — Part 2 of 4
Cricketing action that transpired during the FIFA World Cup from 1958 to 1970.