leading to their inaugural Test match against India in Dhaka. During these early years, India often assumed the 'big brother' role, with a noticeable disparity in cricketing ability between the ...

F Hearne was making his debut for South Africa after playing twice for England. Wood scored the first century by a wicket-keeper in Test matches; it was his only hundred in first-class cricket.

Briggs set a new Test record by taking 8 for 11 (all bowled) in the second innings and 15 for 28 in the match. Ashley took 7 for 95 in his only Test Bowden, aged 23 years 144 days became England's ...