
Crowds surround the scorebox after Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe's 555 first-wicket stand, Essex v Yorkshire, Leyton, June 16, 1932© The Cricketer International

Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe return to the pavilion after their 555 first-wicket stand. Holmes made 224 and Sutcliffe 313, Essex v Yorkshire, Leyton, June 16, 1932© The Cricketer International

Douglas Jardine tries to steer one past the slip cordon, England v India, only Test, Lord's, June 25-28, 1932© ESPNcricinfo Ltd