The England XII for the Lord's Test of 1932 against India © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Percy Holmes loses his off stump to Mohammad Nissar © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Crowds surround the scorebox just before Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe's 555 first-wicket stand © The Cricketer International

Crowds surround the scorebox after Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe's 555 first-wicket stand © The Cricketer International

Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe return to the pavilion after their 555 first-wicket stand © The Cricketer International

Herbert Sutcliffe plays the shot that gave him and Percy Holmes their 555 first-wicket stand © The Cricketer International

Percy Holmes © The Cricketer International