History of Cricket

Off spinner Lance Gibbs was just one perfectly crafted component of a superbly balanced Wewst Indies side orchestrated by Frank Worrell

John Sparling bowled a legitimate 11 ball over; Fred Trueman takes 250 test wickets

(F'in'ell) Its Fred Titmus, Middlesex offspinner the surprise find of the tour

Left hander Peter Parfitt powered on from debut century in the winter by scoring 3 more in the summer, all 4 against Pakistan

Indian captain Nari Contractor was lucky to survive a horrific injury after misjudging a short ball bowled by Charlie Griffiths

England began a 3 Test series against Pakistan, then Played a 5 test series against India before ending the Pakistan series. England's new captain Ted Dexter, pictured , led the side with panache.

India and Pakistan like war but without casualties. On pitches designed for stalemate one bowler, Ramkant Desai, stood up tall, despite his small stature.

Two South African players walk out to bat in the first women's Test match in South Africa against England.

Australia begin the post Betty Wilson era in New Zealand

After the Sharpeville Massacre South African cricket tours were viewed in a very different light.

Neil Adcock was determined to make his second visit to England a success. 

West Indies and England were incomplete sides at the turn of the decade as each sought the right ingredients to become successful. Ken Barrington of Surrey was one promising newcomer in England's side