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A 1974 photo of the late Bishen Singh Bedi with his first wife Glenith Miles and their two kids, son Gavasinder & daughter Gillender. Gavasinder was named after Bedi's teammate the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. #cricket
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Tony Cozier & Richie Benaud Two legendary commentators who will forever be remembered. They saw & analyzed the game for over 50 years and left an everlasting impression on everyone. I personally wouldn't have become a fan of the game if it weren't for you two. #CricketTwitter
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1977/78 - At Perth, Mohinder Amaranth displayed his fearless spirit against an Australian attack featuring Jeff Thomson. Always eager to challenge the quicks, he played two outstanding innings of 90 & 100, even though India narrowly lost the Test by 2 wickets. #cricket
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The Channel 9 'C'MON AUSSIE' promo to preview the Australian summer of 1988/89 featuring Australia, West Indies & Pakistan. #Cricket @WSCupCricket
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In the late 80's, few sights were as frightening as Patrick Patterson in his prime. His bowling was intimidating, and his demeanor was equally menacing. #cricket
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The West Indian squad before leaving for the 1975/76 tour of Australia. After a devastating 5-1 loss, Clive Lloyd transformed his team into a fearsome unit. With lightning-fast bowlers & fearless batters, the West Indies ruled the cricket world for the next two decades. #cricket
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A 1978 photo of @BumbleCricket at home with his son Graham Lloyd. Like his dad, Graham went on to represent England, debuting in the 1996 Texaco Trophy against Pakistan at Old Trafford. Surprisingly, Lloyd Senior was also England's coach during that series. #cricket
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Michael Holding stands beside his parents in front of the HOLDINGS' PAVILION at the Melbourne Cricket Club in Kingston, Jamaica. This was the club where Holding started his cricket journey. The apostrophe in HOLDINGS' includes his father, mother, and himself. #cricket
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1993/94 DURBAN - South African captain Kepler Wessels bids farewell to his counterpart Allan Border, who coincidentally was also his captain when he last played for Australia. Border left the field for the final time, scoring an unbeaten 42, marking the end of an era. #cricket
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1977/78 - Jeff Thomson bowls one of his thunderbolts against the touring Indians. Before this series, Thommo intended to join Packer's WSC, but his manager reminded him that his contract with 4IP radio obligated him to be available for Queensland. #cricket
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David Boon drank 52 beers on the 1989 flight to England. Little did he know that his feat would inspire fans of all shapes and sizes. During the 1993/94 tour of South Africa, he met one passionate, larger-than-life fan. #cricket
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Thanks to Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket, cricket stars became household names in Australia, Viv Richards being the most notable. Here, he is featured in an advertisement endorsing Captain Morgan's rum. #cricket
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Losing the Ashes can be quite painful. After England reclaimed the Ashes in 1985, Ted Dexter and Peter West playfully teased Richie Benaud. However, they were unaware that after 1986/87 England would lose the next 8 Ashes and wait 18 years before winning it again. #cricket
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Australia's nemesis in the 70's, the late Tony Greig, describes the remarkable qualities that made Dennis Lillee a truly fearsome fast bowler. #cricket
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Asif Iqbal was known as Pakistan's 'Man of Crisis' for his ability to score runs when the team needed them the most. During the 1976/77 tour of Australia, he scored two 💯: one helped secure a draw in Adelaide and another led Pakistan to a historic victory in Sydney. #cricket
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The 1970's saw a galaxy of stars participating in the English County Championship. Here are Mike Procter, Zaheer Abbas and Peter Kirsten being rewarded by a sponsor for their outstanding performances. #cricket
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After suffering a stress fracture in his lower back, Dennis Lillee dedicated himself to not only remodeling his bowling action but also his fitness and running technique under the guidance of Austin Robertson Sr., a professional sprinter and Australian Rules footballer. #cricket
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In 1985, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the state of Victoria, the ACB organized a tournament titled 'The World Championship of Cricket.' The MCG saw the first matches played under lights, which made the event more memorable. #cricket @WSCupCricket
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1986/87 - PAKISTAN in INDIA Pakistani skipper Imran Khan received the winning trophy from BCCI president S.Sriraman after his team won a nail-biting thriller at Bangalore by 16 runs. This was Pakistan's first and only Test series win in India. #Cricket #imrankhan
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1969/70 - After a brilliant 138 in Delhi, Ian Chappell followed it up with an impressive 99 in the next Test at Calcutta, demonstrating that he not only had the ability to take on the quicks but also the masters of spin. Here, he is seen lofting a shot over Bedi's head. #Cricket
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1977/78 WELLINGTON - After 48 long years New Zealand finally won a Test against England. Leading the charge was an emerging fast bowler named Richard Hadlee. In the years ahead, he would rise to become a formidable force, leading his team to many memorable wins. #cricket
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1986/87 - 5th TEST BANGALORE Sunil Gavaskar's heroic 96 in his farewell Test nearly won the game and series for India. Played on a turning minefield & under extreme pressure, his innings was even applauded by the opposition. Here he is receiving the MOTM award. #cricket
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1990/91 - Malcolm Marshall rejoices after dismissing Allan Border in both innings of the 2nd Test at Georgetown, Guyana. The West Indies went on to win the match by 10 wickets. Dubbed as the unofficial world championship, the West Indies ended up winning the series 2-1 #cricket
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During a 1980 photo shoot with the ladies of 'The Young Doctors,' an Australian soap opera, Dennis Lillee, Rod Marsh, and Kim Hughes are seen wearing the first ever colored kits, which were introduced in the 1980/81 World Series Cup. @WSCupCricket
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In the first Test of the 1984 series against England at Edgsbaston, Joel Garner claimed nine wickets in the match, helping the West Indies secure victory by an innings and 180 runs. Despite playing 58 Tests and taking 259 wickets, Garner never took 10 wickets in a match. #cricket
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Javed Miandad used to annoy the Indians with his stubborn batting and constant chattering, but he also had a good rapport with them both on and off the field. Here he is having a light moment after scoring a 💯 in his 100th Test during India's 1989/90 tour of Pakistan. #Cricket
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1989/90 - In the 2nd Test against Pakistan at Adelaide, Dean Jones became the first Australian to score two 💯 in an Adelaide Test since Arthur Morris in 1946-47. Here he is seen taking evasive action against a sharp bouncer from the deadly Wasim Akram. #cricket
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1997 -With Australia trailing 0-1 in the Ashes and the 3rd Test at Old Trafford approaching, Steve Waugh opted for a stump as a bat for practice. Despite the seaming conditions in the Test, Waugh went on to score 💯 in both innings, guiding Australia to a 268 run win. #Cricket
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1978/79 - At Perth, Dave Wathmore barely manages to survive a bouncer from Imran Khan. Though his career lasted just seven Tests, Dave is more remembered as the coach who changed the fortunes of Sri Lankan cricket, guiding them to glory in the 1996 World Cup. #cricket
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1982/83 WANDERERS - In the 2nd Test of the West Indies XI Rebel tour of South Africa, Sylvester Clarke took 12 wickets, including 7/34 in the second innings, leading the West Indian XI to a 29-run victory. Here, Jimmy Cook and Clarke are enjoying a lighthearted moment. #cricket
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1966 - West Indian captain Sir Garry Sobers and Lance Gibbs drink a toast after West Indies won the 4th Test at Leeds to win the series with one test remaining. Sobers scored 174 and grabbed 8 wickets in the match, while Gibbs took 6 in the second innings to seal the win. #Cricket
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Imran Khan not only had serious pace and exceptional control of swing, he also possessed a deadly bouncer which he used to unleash frequently. Here he is testing Rod Marsh with a bumper in the 1976/77 Sydney Test. #cricket
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The 1981/82 World Series Cup was a horrid time for batters. West Indies, Australia & Pakistan, all had at least one 95+ mph bowler who can give plenty of body blows. Imran Khan was at his peak and he too enjoyed being part of the bumper war. #cricket @WSCupCricket
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On the 1982/83 tour of Australia, England played a tour game against Tasmania featuring Michael Holding. In his 3rd over, Holding hit Derek Randell in the mouth. The ball split his upper lip, broke his nose and teeth, and he was immediately rushed to the hospital. #Cricket
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1986/87 AUCKLAND - In the 2nd Test against the West Indies, after being forced to follow-on, Martin Crowe played a gusty innings of 104 which almost saved the match for New Zealand. After Crowe's exit, West Indies batted and won with only 4 overs left in the match. #cricket
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1985 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CRICKET - Graeme Fowler shows his frustration after mistiming a shot, resulting in an easy catch to WK Viswanath off Roger Binny. Later Sivaramakrishnan & Shastri spun a web with 3 wickets each, as England went to lose the match by 86 runs. #cricket
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After enduring the onslaught of Lillee and Thomson in the 1974/75 series, Tony Greig, drawing on his own experience, crafted a piece of headgear—the first prototype of a cricket helmet. This innovative creation came before Dennis Amiss donned a motorcycle helmet in WSC. #cricket
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After reclaiming the Ashes and celebrating to the fullest, Allan Border sits alone and reflects on the struggles, the doubts that once haunted him, and the unwavering perseverance that helped transform a broken team into a formidable force. #Cricket
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1976/77 SYDNEY - The DAWN OF A NEW ERA Through their series-leveling win at Sydney, Pakistan cricket gained momentum, leading to further successes throughout the '80s and ultimately culminating in their '92 World Cup triumph. One man made it all possible: IMRAN KHAN #ImranKhan
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1980/81 BARBADOS - If Roberts, Holding and Croft can't get you...then Richards will must! David Murray is ecstatic after David Gower is bowled by Viv Richards for 54, ending a stubborn 120 run partnership with Graham Gooch, which wasn’t enough to avoid a 298 run defeat. #Cricket
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1981/82 - WORLD SERIES CUP A ferocious bouncer from Michael Holding caused Bruce Laird to lose his balance so dramatically that his helmet toppled off and hit the stumps. Even Holding can't believe his luck. #Cricket @WSCupCricket
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In 1982/83, Greg Chappell was in the twilight of his career. His reflexes had slowed down, and he was increasingly vulnerable at the start of his innings. When Ian Botham tested him in Sydney, Greg embraced the challenge head-on. #cricket
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In the early 80's, just when Lillee & Thomson had slowed down and were near the end of their careers, Australia found a new paceman called Geoff Lawson. He was fast, could move the ball away and along with Border was part of the 1982/83 and 1989 Ashes winning teams. #cricket
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1985/86 -After missing the 2nd Test due to injury, Michael Holding was back in the next Test at Barbados. Bowling third change with a shorter run-up, he continued to torment the English as he had done since 1976. Here he is overjoyed after dismissing Allan Lamb. #Cricket
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1972/73 - England vs India, 1st Test Delhi Bedi & Venkat follow Tony Lewis & Tony Greig to the pavilion after England won the opening Test by 6 wickets. Both the batters were involved in an unbroken match-winning stand of 101 for the 5th wicket. #Cricket
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1977/78 - In the 3rd Test at the MCG, B.S. Chandrasekhar carved his name into the annals of Indian cricket history. Against an inexperienced but resolute Australian team, he took 12 wickets for 104 runs, leading India to its first-ever Test win on Australian soil. #Cricket
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1993/94 - Kapil Dev played his final Test match in Hamilton during India's brief tour of New Zealand which featured just a one-off Test and 4 ODIs. Here he stands alongside Richard Hadlee, who was then working as a television commentator. #cricket
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1976 - Andy Roberts cleans up England's captain Tony Grieg for a duck in the first innings of the opening Test at Nottingham. Greig's comments ahead of the series played a key role in motivating the Windies, who went on to win the series 3-0 during a hot English summer. #Cricket
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1994/95 - Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer at a beach in Barbados before the start of the ODI series against the West Indies. All three were on their first tour of the Caribbean, during which the Australians ended the West Indian dominance in world cricket. #cricket
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1993 - Mark Waugh grabs a sharp catch to dismiss Neil Foster on the last day of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's. This was the end of Foster's career. Matt Hayden, who was the 12th man, endured another year before finally making his Test debut against South Africa. #Cricket
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1967 LEEDS - M.A.K. Pataudi is bowled by Ray Illingworth after a majestic knock of 148. Despite being 386 runs behind in the first innings, Pataudi's captain's innings helped India post a total of 510. England eventually won with a few hours left on the final day. #cricket
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1985 - After opting out of the winter tour of India, Ian Botham, now sporting a dyed blonde mullet and carrying a few extra pounds around his midsection was back to take on the Australians. Nicknamed BEEFY, he ended up taking 31 wickets in the series. #cricket
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1989/90 - Sir Richard Hadlee receives congratulations from his father, Walter, after taking his 400th Test wicket in the opening Test against India at Christchurch. #cricket
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1990/91 - Mike Atherton and David Gower celebrate with drinks after scoring 100s in the 3rd Ashes Test at Sydney. Atherton's gritty innings of 105, which earned him the Man of the Match, spanned 349 balls and 451 minutes. The slowest Test hundred in Ashes history. #cricket
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1972/73 - Lawrence Rowe was carried off the field after injuring his ankle on the opening day of the 3rd Test against Australia at Trinidad. The injury kept him out of the game. Despite a valiant effort from his teammates, Australia triumphed by 44 runs on the last day. #Cricket
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Imran Khan was not only an inspirational captain but also unofficially Pakistan's coach and trainer. He used to set high standards and expected his team to follow the same. Here he leads a warmup before the 5th ODI against the West Indies at Hyderabad (Sind) 1986/87. #cricket
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1979/80 SYDNEY - WORLD SERIES CUP - Sir Geoffrey Boycott receives the MOTM award from Tony Greig after scoring a match-winning 105 in 124 balls against Australia. It was a surprise knock because Boycott has always been regarded more as a Test batsman. #CricketTwitter
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The 1990/91 Test series between Australia and the West Indies in the Caribbean was marked by intense hostility. Desperate to win, both teams were involved in controversies and were also engaged in frequent verbal confrontations. #Cricket
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1983/84 - IAN BOTHAM with wife Kathy after having a knee surgery. In '84, Botham had toured Pakistan but left for England after the first Test due to knee issues. After having a surgery he lost his pace and wasn't effective as he was in the initial years of his career. #cricket
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Wasim Raja graced the crease with a natural elegance, effortlessly blending aggression and style. Though he never quite reached his full potential, his fearless, unpredictable batting always left everyone mesmerized and yearning for more. #CricketTwitter
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Two LEGENDS...Two FIERCE COMPETITORS. Their mantra - NEVER BACK DOWN! #Cricket #ImranKhan
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Ian Chappell bids an emotional farewell to his wife, Kay, and daughter, Amanda, before leaving with his team for the 1972 Ashes tour. Under Chappell, a new era in Australian cricket had begun. #cricket
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In 1989, Imran Khan teamed up with Stefan Edberg for a charity tennis match organized by the ARK Foundation. Also present in the pic is Chrissie Hynde, the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band The Pretenders. #cricket #imrankhan
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1981/82 - Sunil Gavaskar was mobbed by fans after scoring a hundred against England in the 3rd Test at Bangalore. His 172 runs which lasting 11 hours and 48, was the longest innings by an Indian before it was overtaken by Rahul Dravid. #cricket
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A 70's Australian dressing room: Doug Walters is casually puffing on a cigarette, looking as relaxed as ever, while he and Rick McCosker are locked in an epic card game. Outside, the Test match is in full swing, but these guys seem engaged somewhere else. #Cricket
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Two legendary all-rounders who once admired each other but soon transformed into bitter rivals, each determined to outshine the other. After retiring, their rivalry took a dramatic turn, spiraling into a libel court battle. Not sure if they ever became friends again. #cricket
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Terry Alderman's immaculate swing bowling in the 1989 Ashes has become the stuff of legend. He caused Graham Gooch so much distress that it’s said Gooch used to leave an answering machine message stating, 'I’m not here at the moment. I’m likely out... lbw to Alderman.' #Cricket
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1983/84 - Michael Holding displays his MOTM trophy after West Indies won the 3rd Test at Ahmedabad. Holding not only took 7 wickets in the match but also scored 58 vital runs in the 2nd innings which included a 74 runs partnership for the 8 wicket with Malcolm Marshall. #cricket
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DOUG WALTERS was not only a gifted batsman but also a compulsive gambler and a heavy drinker. He would often pause a card game to light a cigarette before batting. Here he is busy doing his stuff as Graham McKenzie leans over. #Cricket
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In 1988, the late Graham Thorpe debuted for Surrey and quickly caught everyone's eye as a rising talent. The next year, he was selected for an England 'A' tour to Zimbabwe under Mark Nicholas. One unforgettable moment from that tour was a gathering at Victoria Falls. #cricket
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Imran Khan, Abdul Qadir & Mohsin Khan attend a party hosted by A.R. Bukhatir, the person responsible for making Sharjah the first non-Test venue to host international cricket. His CBFS series attracted not only the Indian & Pakistani expats but also the celebrities. #cricket
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The look on Dennis Lillee’s face says it all. No matter how skilled a bowler may be, when Viv Richards was in full flow, even the greatest could feel the pressure. #CricketTwitter
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Richard Hadlee displays the ball with which he surpassed Ian Botham's record of 373 wickets in the first Test of the 1988/89 series against India at Bangalore. In a few years, he would conquer the 400-wicket barrier. #cricket
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1991/92 - 5th TEST, PERTH Sunil Gavaskar who was in Australia as a commentator, congratulates Kapil Dev on becoming the second bowler after Richard Hadlee to take 400 Test wickets. #cricket
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Javed Miandad meets The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip along with his Glamorgan teammates Jeff Holmes and Rodney Ontong. After ending his contract with Sussex, Javed moved to Glamorgan, representing the Welsh county from 1980 to 1985. #cricket
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1964 ASHES - In the final Test at The Oval, a fired-up Freddie Trueman uprooted Ian Redpath's middle stump and then had McKenzie caught at slip to be on a hat-trick. Neil Hawke survived the next ball but was eventually dismissed by Trueman becoming his 300th Test victim. #cricket
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1982/83 - Kim Hughes scored 137 in the final Test at Sydney as Australia regained the Ashes, which they had lost in 1977. After this Test, Greg Chappell stood down as captain and Hughes took over. Two years later, Hughes tearfully announced his resignation from the job. #cricket
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Winning back the Ashes in the summer of 1989 was one of Allan Border's proudest moments as a captain. In 1993, once again under his leadership his team retained the Ashes at Headingley and celebrated the win with the same energy and emotion as they did four years before. #cricket
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1978/79 - A group photo of WSC players who contested the privately sponsored tour of New Zealand. Richard Hadlee, the only one without the WSC jumper. #Cricket @WSCupCricket
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Mike Atherton with his mom after collecting his degree in history (2:1) from Cambridge University. A proud moment for both! #cricket
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1974 - David @BumbleCricket career may have been brief, but it was far from forgettable. During the summer of '74, he scored a majestic 214 against India at Edgsbaston. Here he plays a classic sweep as Venkat and his Lancashire buddy Engineer watch in admiration. #Cricket
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EYES ON THE BALL Derek Randall, skillfully dodges a Lillee bouncer, en route to a memorable innings of 174 in the second innings of the historic 1977 Centenary Test at the MCG. #cricket
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Dennis Lillee with wife Helen after returning from a long and testing 1972 tour of England. After this tour, Lillee's name would echo through every corner of the cricket world, sending shivers down the spines of batsmen everywhere. #CricketTwitter
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1991/92 PERTH - Kapil Dev with the trophy presented to him for reaching the 400 wickets mark in Test cricket. Within the next two years, Kapil would surpass Richard Hadlee to become the leading wicket-taker. #cricket
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1992 SPORTSTAR issue from my collection One legend led his team to glory in the '92 World Cup. The other wasn't even selected for this tour. Do you think Viv would have made an impact like Imran for the West Indies in the '92 World Cup? @pushkar_g_singh @VAAChandran #Cricket
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1979/80 - Clive Lloyd lifts the Frank Worrell Trophy after winning he 3rd Test at Adelaide by 408 runs. This marked the West Indies first ever series win on Australian soil and signaled the start of their dominance in world cricket, which lasted another 15 years. #Cricket
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1991 - Shane Warne and Steve Waugh with others on Australia 'A' tour of Zimbabwe. It was a crucial tour for Waugh, who was eager to get back in the Test team. Warne was still a nobody, yet to make his debut. In the following years, both would become legends of the game. #Cricket
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Since his appointment as captain in 1984/85, Allan Border has been thirsty for success. After numerous setbacks he finally tasted victory when he led Australia to a much needed triumph in the finals of the 1985/86 B&H World Series Cup. #cricket @WSCupCricket
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1982 - At Lord's, England won the opening Test of the series, but it was Kapil Dev who stole the show with his brilliant all-round performance. Here he receives the MOTM award as captains Sunil Gavaskar and Bob Willis look on. #cricket
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1972/73 - Mushtaq Mohammad and Asif Masood dressed in their traditional attire are having a chat with Dennis Lillee during a pitch inspection a day before the 3rd Test in Sydney. Australia went on to win the closely contested match by 52 runs, securing a 3-0 series win. #cricket
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Ian Botham and Javed Miandad, two fierce competitors who never hesitated to exchange words on the field, also harbored a deep respect for each other. Here they’re seen having a light moment during the final of the 1986/87 Perth Challenge in Australia. #CricketTwitter
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1984/85 - In the 5th ODI at Chandigarh, Mike Gatting was seen controversially swearing at the umpire. Due to overnight rain the match was reduced to just 15 overs a side. Needing 11 of the last over, India managed just 3 runs against the medium pace of Chris Cowdrey. #cricket
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1977/78 - Geoff Boycott took over as England's captain after Sikander Bakht broke Mike Brearley's arm in a tour game just before the final Test against Pakistan in Karachi. The match became infamous for the home team's controversial inclusion of the Packer players. #cricket
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1996/97 - CENTURION Ian Healy faces a fiery bumper from Allan Donald, who took 8 wickets in the match to help his team to a consolation win in the final Test of the series against Australia. It was the Proteas first series loss at home since their readmission in 1991. #Cricket
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BUMPER WAR - 1981/82 World Series Cup Micheal Holding & Company had no mercy on any Aussie batsmen through the tour. After the first two Tests it was time to inflict more pain in the one-dayers. #cricket @WSCupCricket
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Dean Jones was not only destructive with the bat and electrifying in the field; he was also cherished by crowds of all ages. His fearless approach and larger than life personality didn’t just win games; they won hearts. #CricketTwitter
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1984/85 - Larry Gomes has his broken jaw examined by West Indian physio/trainer Dennis Waight after being hit in the face by a brutal bouncer from Sri Lankan Rumesh Ratnayake during a WCC game at the MCG. Gomes lost two teeth and suffered a broken nose. #cricket @WSCupCricket
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1979/80 - Kapil Dev announced his arrival on the big stage with his match-winning display against the touring Pakistanis. At Madras, he scored a rapid 84 & took 11 wickets which included the Pakistani captain Asif Iqbal. Asif's farewell series ended on a losing note. #cricket
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1977/78 - WORLD SERIES CRICKET Clive Lloyd is congratulated by Ian Chappell after the 3rd Supertest on winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. Sir Gary is shown holding the trophy. #Cricket @WSCupCricket
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On 19th April, 1991, the late Martin Crowe married his first wife Simone at the Baradene College chapel in Auckland. #cricket
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