Among the many off-break bowlers who enjoyed considerable success in the English season of 1951 none looked superior to James Charles Laker, of Surrey and England. Born at Shipley on February 9 ...

In July 1956, Jim Laker produced Test match figures of 19/90 against Australia, a record that may well never be broken. His 9/37 in the first innings was followed up by 10/53, still the best figures ...