James Charles Laker (9 February 1922 – 23 April 1986) was an English professional cricketer who played for Surrey County Cricket Club from 1946 to 1959 and represented England in 46 Test matches. He was born in Shipley, West Riding of Yorkshire, and died in Wimbledon, London.

Jim Laker will always be remembered for his bowling in the Test match at Old Trafford in 1956, when he took 19 Australian wickets for 90, 9 for 37 in the first innings and 10 for 53 in the...

Jim Laker, born February 9, 1922, was perhaps the best off-spinner ever produced by England, and a man of sophistication, wit and charm. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at his career, during which...

Known for his unparalleled record of claiming nineteen wickets in a Test match against Australia in 1956, Jim Laker showcased paramount supremacy on a spinner friendly pitch. In what go on to be coined as the 'Laker's match', Jim became the first bowler to …

2016年2月9日 · Even if he did nothing else in his entire career, James Charles ‘Jim’ Laker, born February 9, 1922, would have been remembered for the Old Trafford Test of 1956. Let alone Tests, his 19 for 90...

A great off-spinner, Jim Laker’s 193 Test wickets came at a stunning average of 21.24. Laker will be best remembered for his 19 wickets in the fourth Ashes Test match at Old Trafford in 1956. It was then a record for the best figures, not just in Tests, but first-class cricket itself.

In 1947, Laker made his debut in the County Championship and soon his promise was noted beyond The Oval. He headed the Surrey bowling that season and finished seventh in the first-class averages...

2015年1月28日 · Jim Laker, born February 9, 1922, was perhaps the best off-spinner ever produced by England, and a man of sophistication, wit and charm. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at his career, during which he took part in just 46 of the 99 matches played by England.

James Charles Laker: Born: 9 February 1922 in Frizinghall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England: Died: 23 April 1986 in Putney, London, England: Batting: Right-hand batsman: Bowling: Right-arm …

2022年2月9日 · James Charles Laker, one of Surrey and England’s greatest players, was born on February 9 1922. Richard Spiller pays tribute to a master of his craft. How would Jim Laker, the greatest off-spinner in the game’s history, celebrate his centenary?