
Peter Loader is congratulated by David Fletcher (standing) for his 8 for 21 as Bernie Constable, Arthur McIntyre, Ken Barrington and John McMahon look on, Surrey v Worcestershire, County Championship, 2nd day, The Oval, July 16, 1953© Getty Images

Eric and Alec Bedser, July 4, 1953© Getty Images

Alan Davidson bowls in the nets at Lord's ahead of the second Test, June 24, 1953© PA Photos