#colin cowdrey

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Colin Cowdrey's 100th Test — First Man to Play a Hundred Test Matches, December 1968

Pakistan vs England

1968-12-06

Colin Cowdrey of Kent became the first man in cricket history to play 100 Test matches when he appeared in England's first Test against Pakistan at Lahore in December 1968. Cowdrey was 35; his career had spanned 16 years, two continents and five different captains. His 100th cap was marked with a guard of honour from both teams and a telegram from the Queen.

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⭐Mild

Wes Hall's Final Over at Lord's — The Most Dramatic Finish in English Test History, June 1963

England vs West Indies

1963-06-25

England needed 15 runs from the last eight-ball over to beat West Indies, with two wickets standing, Colin Cowdrey at the crease with a broken arm in plaster. Wes Hall bowled. Six runs came, two wickets fell. The match ended in a draw with England 9 wickets down. Cowdrey never had to face the last ball. It was the most famous finish at Lord's in the post-war era.

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⭐Moderate

Cowdrey's Broken Arm Saves the Lord's Test — June 1963

England vs West Indies

1963-06-25

On 25 June 1963 at Lord's, England number eleven Colin Cowdrey walked out to face Wes Hall with two balls to bowl, his left arm in plaster after Hall had broken it earlier in the day. Six runs were needed; one wicket stood. David Allen blocked the last two balls; Cowdrey did not have to face one. The Test was drawn — the most famous draw in English Test cricket history.

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