Jim Laker It was the era of English cricket when that historical test match has been played between England and Australia in 1956. Yes, we are talking here about Jim Laker . Jim Laker is considered as one of the greatest spin bowlers (right arm off spinner) in England cricket history. Yet he is exceptionally known around the globe due to his jaw-dropping test performance in 1956, England vs Australia match played at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester , England. In the 4th match of 'The Ashes' series played in 1956, the toss dropped in favour of England, they chose to bat first and putted a good total of 459/10 on the board. Then, the job of England's bowlers started. It takes no more time to grab Laker his first wicket in the match, under the score of only 50, two batsman has been sent to dugout by Laker. Little later, a wicket then taken by the other bowler " Tony Lock "... Everything was going normally, but soon the Laker's magic got started. The...
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