
Bruce Laird takes a catch to dismiss Bill Athey off Len Pascoe, England v Australia, Centenary Test, Lord's, 5th day, September 2, 1980© Getty Images

Australian batsman Bruce Laird in action against England during a one-day match in Birmingham, August 1980.© Getty Images

Bruce Laird grimaces while receiving a painkilling injection after being hit on the hand by Michael Holding, Australia v West Indies, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day, December 31, 1979© Fairfax Media/Getty Images