Classic English Batsmen

2005 Ashes: Memorable Moments

History repeated: Centenary Test (MCG, 1977)

1967 2nd Test: Graveney, Illingworth destroy India (Lords)

1905: Archie Mclaren shines in draw (Lords)

1965 2nd Test: Cowdrey guides win over New Zealand (Lords)

1953: Hassett delivers after dinner speech

1947 5th Test: Lindwall destroys England (SCG)

1930: Jack Ryder replaced as skipper by Woodfull

1946 4th Test: Compton shines in draw (Adelaide)

1924: Taylor leads South Africans on English tour

1931: New Zealand practice at Lords

1946 1st Test: Hardstaff scored 205 not out against India (Lords)

1949 2nd Test: Compton saves blushes against New Zealand (Lords)

1964 1st Test: Boycott makes his debut (Trent Bridge)

1933 4th Test: England capture Ashes (Gabba)

1936 4th Test: Bradman double hundred levels series (Adelaide)

1956 1st Test: Rain ruins exciting finish (Trent Bridge)

1932 3rd Test: First view of bodyline (Adelaide)

1951: Mystery spinner Jake Iverson skittles England (SCG)

1936 1st Test: Gubby Allen leads win over Aussies (Gabba)

1958 3rd Test Day 3: Cowdrey powers England (SCG)

1957 2nd Test: Cowdrey and Evans deliver win (Newlands)