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    Alf Gover first-class career has lasted for 20 years. He made his debut in 1928 and in the subsequent 362 matches. he was one of the oldest Test cricketers.

    Alf Gover England Medium Fast Bowler 1908-2001

    Frank Woolley was one of the finest all- rounder’s, a left-hand batsman and left-arm medium or slow left-arm orthodox bowler, produced by England.

    Frank Woolley – A Genuine All Rounder of Early 19th Century

    David Steele 8 Tests for England, making 50, 45, 73, 92, 39 and 66 against the Australians after being called up at the age of 33.

    The Sergeant David Steele

    There was a heroic dimension to Len Hutton cricket career that was not always evident even with some of England’s other very great batsman.

    Len Hutton – Finest, Most Technically Correct Batsman

    Ted Dexter. Tall and upright he was delight to watch. Here here crashes Jaisimha to the fence, Kanpur, 1961

    Cricket – A Simple Pleasure by Ted Dexter

    Ted Dexter by (bizarrely) the brilliant French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson taken in 1961 for Queen magazine. Dexter was England captain at the time.

    How to Crick your Neck?

    Sydney Barnes finest hour was the 1911–12 tour of Australia when he and Frank Foster, Warwickshire all-rounder, spearheaded England to a 4–1 series triumph.

    Sydney Barnes – Greatest Bowler of All Time

    Jim Laker regretting having missed the Golden Jubilee Test recalls another big occasion in Bombay.

    Jim Laker – My Best-ever Bowling Stint

    Herbert Sutcliffe was one of England’s toughest cricketer as good as Sir Jack Hobbs, with whom he formed a famous Test match opening partnership.

    Herbert Sutcliffe – England’s Toughest Cricketer

    Len Hutton has made 364 at The Oval June 1938

    Len Hutton 364 at The Oval in June 1938

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    The name Sidath Wettimuny conjures up visions of a tall, lithe batsman opening the innings for Sri Lanka and creating records with his stylish strokes.

    Sidath Wettimuny – Mr. Pleasant’ Has Pleasing Strokes

    Faisalabad Test 19877-88 – England Manager Peter Lush tries to bring Shakoor Rana and Mike Gatting together, however Umpire Shakeel Khan looks on. You can also see Neil Fairbrother in the background.

    The Infamous Mike Gatting and Shakoor Rana Incident

    Graham Gooch final Test innings at home were against South Africa in 1994. He smashed a quickfire 33 off 20 balls to guide England to a series leveling win.

    Graham Gooch – The True Legend of England Cricket

    Gil Langley played 26 Tests for Australia from 1951-52 to 1956-57. In which he held 83 catches and made 15 stumping.

    Gil Langley – Capable Australian Wicket Keeper

    The direct hit that sealed the victory Pak vs Eng at The Oval 1954

    Blast from Past – Pak vs Eng at The Oval 1954

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