West Indies tour of England 1973 - Photos

Garry Sobers takes a catch to dismiss Brian Luckhurst for 12 off Bernard Julien's bowling•Aug 27, 1973•Getty Images

Dickie Bird sits forlornly on the covers during a bomb scare•Aug 25, 1973•PA Photos

A spectator does a handstand on the outfield•Aug 24, 1973•PA Photos/Getty Images

West Indies fans celebrate•Aug 24, 1973•Getty Images

Rohan Kanhai swings at and misses a ball from Bob Willis•Aug 23, 1973•PA Photos/Getty Images

Umpire Arthur Fagg ties a sweater around his waist•Aug 11, 1973•Getty Images

West Indies fans are delighted by the team's 158-run win over England•Jul 31, 1973•PA Photos

Spectators swarm Clive Lloyd to celebrate his century•Jun 26, 1973•PA Photos

Joy unconfined at the victory•Aug 27, 1973•PA Photos

Garry Sobers on his way to 150 not out•Aug 24, 1973•PA Photos/Getty Images

Keith Boyce bowls•Aug 24, 1973•PA Photos/Getty Images

Rohan Kanhai is mobbed by young fans as he leaves the field after being unbeaten on 156•Aug 23, 1973•PA Photos

Geoff Boycott and Maurice Foster run drinks•Aug 13, 1973•PA Photos/Getty Images

The Minor Counties team that took on West Indies in 1973•Aug 01, 1973•Alan Burridge

Garry Sobers plays a shot to the leg side•Jul 30, 1973•PA Photos/Getty Images