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James Charles Laker (9 February 1922 – 23 April 1986) was an English professional cricketer who played for Surrey County Cricket Club from 1946 to 1959 and represented England in 46 Test matches. He was born in Shipley, West Riding of Yorkshire, and died in Wimbledon, London .
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Feb 8, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Jim Laker, the best off-spinner England ever produced, who achieved the rare feat of taking 19 wickets in a Test match against Australia in 1956. Discover how he overcame his wartime adventures, his struggles with nerves and inexperience, and his partnership with Tony Lock for Surrey.
Feb 9, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Jim Laker, the off-spinner who took 19 wickets in a Test match and had a phenomenal average of 21.24. Discover his achievements, anecdotes, and personal stories from his biography by Abhishek Mukherjee.
LAKER, JAMES CHARLES (JIM), who died at Putney on April 23, 1986, aged 64, will always be remembered for his bowling in the Test match at Old Trafford in 1956, when he took nineteen Australian...
Feb 9, 2019 · Jim Laker, still the only man to take 19 wickets in a Test, was born in February 1922. After his death in 1986, this tribute, full of fascinating technical insight, was published in the 1987 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. Read more features from the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
Jul 31, 2023 · Watch Jim Laker take 19 wickets: ‘Beach’ dustbowl, stale sandwiches & Marilyn Monroe: The story of Jim Laker’s magical 19-90. Watch: At Old Trafford in 1956, Jim Laker became the first – and till date, only – bowler to take 19 wickets in a first-class match, let alone a Test match.
