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

Off spinner Jim Laker took a world record 19 of the 20 wickets in the match as England won by an innings and 170 runs to win the Ashes.

England V Austria - Shots of the cricketers coming out of the pavilion. TPS of Jim Laker bowling to Keith Miller who was caught out by Oakman. Shots of the scoreboard. Laker bowls to Ken Archer who was stumped out by Evans. Shots of the scoreboard. Panning shot of Old Trafford as pitch is covered up as starting to rain.

Shots of Laker bowling to McDonald. Laker bowls to Maddox. Shots of Laker being congratulated on setting a new test record of 19 wickets. Shot of Laker walking towards camera. Shots of crowds. Shot of Laker going into the pavilion. Shot of the crowds. Shot of Peter May congratulating Laker. CU of Laker.

4th Test, Old Trafford, 1956



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