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Laker, Hutton.. and other advertising gems

The Wasted Afternoon looks back at some of the prominent advertisements of the past that featured English cricketers

ESPNcricinfo staff
22-Aug-2013

The Wasted Afternoon blog looks back at some of England's finest players plying their skills at an unfamiliar trade- advertising. These photos take us back in time through a number of quirky ads, from Trevor Bailey uneasily smiling for Brylcream, to Barry Richards styling his hair for St Peter cricket bats.

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