![Brian Close hooks Andy Roberts, England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1st day, June 17, 1976](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/222100/222137.jpg)
Brian Close hooks Andy Roberts, England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1st day, June 17, 1976© PA Photos
![Brian Close avoids a short ball from Michael Holding, England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1st day, June 17, 1976](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/157300/157303.jpg)
Brian Close avoids a short ball from Michael Holding, England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1st day, June 17, 1976© PA Photos
![Brian Close hits a four, Leyton Essex ground, England, August 12, 1975](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/282200/282269.jpg)
Brian Close hits a four, Leyton Essex ground, England, August 12, 1975© Getty Images