Graham Gooch made his Test debut on 10 July 1975
Read MoreJim Laker's other 10-for
May 16, 1956. A couple of months before scripting history in the Manchester Test, Jim Laker captured all 10 Australian wickets on an unhelpful wicket at The Oval. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the sweltering day that saw the Australians psychologically vanquished even before the start of the Ashes series.
Read MoreArchie Jackson upstages Don Bradman on Test debut
February 4, 1929. Archie Jackson announced himself by scoring an impeccable 164 on debut against a strong English attack, a knock that put Don Bradman in the shade. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the brilliant innings from the batsman who died of tuberculosis at the tender age of 23.
Read MoreErnie Jones becomes the first man to be called for throwing in Test cricket
January 4, 1898. Ernie Jones was called by umpire Jim Phillips for throwing in the Melbourne Test – thus becoming the first official chucker in Test cricket. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the events that led up to his being pulled up for his action.
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