Classic English Batsmen

2005 Ashes: Memorable Moments

History repeated: Centenary Test (MCG, 1977)

1947: Melville leads South Africa on English tour

1937: Hutton scores his first ton, against New Zealand (Old Trafford)

1966: Sobers introduces Windies team to Queen (Lords)

1974: Willis, Thomson bouncers revive Bodyline memories (Gabba)

1937 5th Test: Bradman wins Ashes 3-2 (MCG)

1936 2nd Test: Hammond shines as England win (SCG)

1948 4th Test: Edrich and Washbrook dominate Australia (Leeds)

1950: Brown leads touring party to Australia

1948: Lindwall skittles England for 52 (Oval)

1956: Laker dominates as England retain The Ashes (Old Trafford)

1964 4th Test: Dexter blitz cant prevent draw (Trent Bridge)

1968: Cowdrey returns after Windies tour success

1958 3rd Test: Cowdrey century secures draw (SCG)

1958 2nd Test: Harvey guides Aussie win (MCG)

1958: Benaud spins out England (Adelaide)

1936: India starts tour of England

1937: England take on Victoria in tour match

1936: Bradman leads comeback win on sticky pitch (MCG)

1966: Windies open tour versus Duchess of Norfolk team (Arundel Castle)

1964: Simpson leads Australian team to England