Vintage Cricket Action

Monochrome images of cricket matches featuring players batting, catching, and wicketkeeping, evoking the historical charm of the sport.

New Zealand champion batsman, Martin Donnelly, who scored a double century against England in the Second Test at Lords, scrambles home to beat a dive by wicketkeeper, Godfrey Evans. July 10, 1949. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited)

J. Burke, Miss one from Hollis from well. November 16, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Cricket HCC 1 against HCC 2. June 6, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Cricket HCCZ against ACC. July 9, 1961

New Zealand champion batsman, Martin Donnelly, who scored a double century against England in the Second Test at Lords, scrambles home to beat a dive by wicketkeeper, Godfrey Evans. July 10, 1949. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited)

ArchivesCricket: England Vs. Australia XI at SCG. November 01, 1936. (Photo by H.H. Fishwick).

***** England Vs. NSW at the SCG. November 01, 1936. (Photo by H.H. Fishwick).

English Wicketkeeper Arthur McIntyre whips the bails off smartly to run R. Strauss (Colts) out in the match at Perth. Compton is at leg and bowler J. Warr is on right. The other batsman is R. Sarre. October 18, 1950. (Photo by Daily News).

Ken Archer is bowled by ***** score at 132. November 2, 1954. (Photo by The Telegraph Feature Service).

G. Trueman. November 26, 1953.

Cricket - Australia V Worcestershire. Whitehead bowling to McDonald, during the second day of the match at Worcester, with Hassett at the other end. For the first match of their tour, the Australians played the Worcestershire C.C.C. at Worcester. Having won the toss, Worcestershire batted first and during the second day of the match (Thursday April 30) declared their innings for a total of 355 for 7 wickets. Australians total at the close of the day's play, was 119 for three wickets, having lost McDonald, Morris and Hassett all victims of Whitehead, Worcestershire's a 27-year-old pace bowler, at the personal cost to him of only 12 runs. May 1, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

A typical clean, quick catch by Evans. He has snapped up a snick off Archer's bat from the bowling of Bedser. Hutton, centre, joins in Evan's shouted appeal as Bedser turns a questioning look on the umpire. April 1, 1951.;A typical clean, quick catch by Evans. He has snapped up a snick off Archer's bat from the bowling of Bedser. Hutton, centre, joins in Evan's shouted appeal as Bedser turns a questioning look on the umpire.

Anefo photo collection. Cricket acc against red and white (game moment). May 27, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Cricket HCC against Haarlem, Batsman Heydeman Mist of Haarlem Cricketkeeper Stingenberg reminds ball. May 31, 1964. Haarlem

Anefo photo collection. Cricket vra against HCC, Batsman Mulder van Vra in action. June 13, 1965

Godfrey Evans in 1951. April 05, 1951.

***** Catches washbrook off Miller. December 6, 1946.

***** England Vs. NSW at the SCG. November 01, 1936. (Photo by H.H. Fishwick).

Australia Vs Auckland Second Day -- Allan is run out G. Wallace (immediately behind Tallow) was the Feldman & Kent wicketkeeper at for end. March 06, 1946.

A.R. McLean (left) and Dansie go out to open up for SA. January 31, 1951.

Endean Auts at ball from *****.January 05,1952.

E. Cotton (Paddington). October 7, 1954. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media)

ArchivesCricket: England Vs. Australia XI at SCG. November 01, 1936. (Photo by H.H. Fishwick).

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0060. 1956

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo Collection National Information Service Private, Photo number 156-0311. 1956

Schoolboy Wicket keeper Bruce Buggins unsuccessfully appeals for catch Behind off R. Strauss Against Mcc Batsman J. Dewes in Colts' Perth Game. Other Batsman is McIntyre. October 24, 1950.

G. Trueman. November 26, 1953.

Test trial, North V. South at Lords cricket ground, London. Gover (Surrey) bowling. June 15, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

Bradman. December 10, 1946. (Photo by Jack Warwick Lawson/Fairfax Media).

Mort Cohen - Cricket official Cricket. January 14, 1940.

Amarnath hits McCool and completes his 14th. run off Over *****. January 29, 1948. (Photo by News & Mail Photograph)

G. Trueman. November 26, 1953.

Robert Christian. January 16, 1952.

England's Collapse -- Yardley clean bowled by Lindwall, who caused England to collapsein their first innings of the final Test Match at the Oval today. August 14, 1948.

Women's "Test" Match At The OvalMiss E. Whelan (England Touring team for Australia) catches Miss G. Morgan (The Rest), during their match at the Oval to-day. Both these players are to tour Australia. July 22, 1939. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).

Although he scored 147, putting his side in a strong position, English batsman, Denis Compton, looks disappointed as he walks away from the wicket after being caught and bowled by Lindwall in the Test. February 3, 1947.

Third Day of Test Match:Compton is caught by Lindwall of Johnston during Englands second innings of the final test match today (Tuesday). August 17, 1948.

England V Australia - Final Test Match:D. Compton (England) drops his bat after being hit with a bumper from R. Lindwall (Australia) during play to-day in the fifth Test Match.Play in the fifth and final Test Match between England and Australia, began at the Oval to-day (Saturday). August 14, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Cricket red and white against HCC on Bat Colthof on the back View of the Wicketkeeper Engelenberg NCC. August 19, 1962

Princess Elizabeth And The Duke Will Make Commonwealth Tour In Place Of King: A keen sportsman, the Duke of Edinburgh is seen here bowling at the nets when a Lieutenant at Corsham Training Centre in August 1947. It has been announced that, because of his Majesty's recent operation, Prince Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will take place of the King and scheduled for early in 1952. October 1, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

NSW Railways batsman Les Fallow tield and Ron Briggs earned this drink in their match against WA railways yesterday. They had scored 153 in 73 minutes at this stage. February 5, 1949.

R.Christian. October 3, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Cricket. Red and white against acc (game moment). July 7, 1962. Haarlem

Second Test - Third Day -- Evans is one of his usual dives but Graveney is there to catch Katdah for 4 off Wardle during the test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. July 03, 1954.

W. Indies Cricketers -- R.J. Christian, good bat and wicket-keeper. A likely member of the W,Indies side to tour Australia. July 1, 1951.

Queensland V England At Brisbane Cricket Ground -- Leyland had a life when he snicked off a fast ball from Gilbert to the wicket keeper. The ball hit the latter in the stomach, he doubled up with pain and his chance was lost. February 13, 1933.;Queensland V England At Brisbane Cricket Ground -- Leyland had a life when he snicked off a fast ball from Gilbert to the wicket keeper. The ball hit the latter in the stomach, he doubled up with pain and his chance was lost.

Anefo photo collection. Moment cricket competition vra against voc french striker was taken out. July 22, 1962

Sheffield Shield N.S.W. V Q'ld -- Christy (Q) Stumped off Chilvers for 29. January 1, 1936.

The South African bowler, Tayfield jumps in the air in appeal, as Australian batsman, A. Morris is caught out by Watkins (right) at end of his innings of 42 on the first day of the Second Test at Newlands, Cape Town.South African bowler, H. Tayfield, jumps in the air in appeal, as Australian Arthur Morris is caught by Watkins for 42, on the first day of the second Test at Newlands Cape Town. Australia won by an innings and 85 runs. In the background, spectators are overflowing on to the edge of the playing area. January 11, 1950. (Photo by African Press Features).

Coaching The Young Idea -- Frank Rist coaching a youthful batsman, 11-year-old John Martin, of Woodford Green, at the club. The Essex country cricket club are making the most of young talent in the district. Two of players, Frank Rist (who is also a Coachester footballer) and B. Morris, are keeping an eye on promising youngsters at the Woodford Wells Cricket club. April 21, 1948. (Photo by Fox)

Jack Chegwin - Cricket - N.S.W. Cricket Selector (1955) - Cricket. September 25, 1938.

Trevor Bailey, England and Essex Cricketer. August 1950. (Photo by Sport & , General Press Agency Limited)

***** P. A. Gibb, ***** wicket-keeper, is an ex-schoolmaster. He wants to inspect out schools and newspapers. He started inspecting native flora in Perth and walked so much that he blistered his left foot. He may need a short rest. September 20, 1946.

England's Two Wicket Keepers with The Team In Australia -- Godfrey Evans batting and Keith Andrews, behind the stumps. Godfrey Evans the Kent and England wicket keeper and Keith Andrews, Northants, and England Wicket Keeper, are two of the England Crickters who are on their way to Australia for the test matches. September 22, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Batsman And Keeper -- Giving a preview of his skilful batting is Robert J. Christian, member of the West Indies cricket team touring Britain this summer. Christian, a fine bat, is from British Guiana. He will share wicket-keeping duties with fellow-batsman Clyde Walcott on the tour, which opens at Worcester on Saturday. May 3, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Anefo photo collection. Cricket flamingos against Denmark in Hilversum. July 29, 1959

Crawford was always a graceful figure on the court. He showed none of the emotional fireworks even when he made a bad stroke. November 03, 1941.

Photograph of Arthur W. Carr (1893-1963), the Nottinghamshire and England batsman, playing a strong shot in 1926. Carr was appointed England Captain in 1926, but played only 11 matches for England, averaging 19.75 in 13 innings. Date: 1926

Nancy Wynne. November 23, 1936.

Test March Selection -- A new picture of N.T.D. Yardley (Yorks) chosen to captain England in their first test Match.N.T.D. Yardley, (Yorks) cricketer, has been selected to captain England in their first Test Match against the Australias at Trent Bridge, on Thursday, June 10th, 48. June 7, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Cricket acc against HCC. May 20, 1951

Johnny Briggs, Lancashire and England cricketer, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch

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The first unofficial test match between India and the Commonwealth XI began in New Delhi on Friday, November 11, 1949.The tourist team won the toss. Livingstone declared his a first innings at 608 runs for 8 wickets, scored at the end of the play on November 12.India scored 255 runs for 5 wickets on November 13 and on November 14 at the first innings India's total stood at 291.When the second Innings began the Indian team short of 317 runs to avoid an Innings defeat. When 165 runs for 3 wickets. January 25, 1950.

Twin In A Double Benefit For Cricket And BedserBowling into his stride in a last minute practice for tie cricket season is Alec Bedser, one of Surrey's cricketing twins Bedser, one of England's best bowlers, will be of great benefit to cricket this season.It is hoped that fee will bowl out many Australian wickets. He will also have his own personal benefit this year, having been granted the proceed of the match when Surrey play Yorkshire at the Oval, London. April 27, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Lyttelton. November 21, 1935.

Australia's Opening Pair Play Themselves In -- A.R. Morris (cap) and S. Barnes coming out to bat.Continuing their overnight partnership, Australia's opening pair - A.R. Morris and S. Barnes - cautiously played themselves in on the second day of the Australians' match against Worcester - opening game of their tour. April 29, 1948.

J. B. Stollmeyer (left) and A. F. Rae, go out to open West Indies' innings in the testimonial match at North Sydney today. October 20, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Cricket vra against HCC 1-1 with Peter van Arkel. June 16, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Cricket NCB team against St. Andrews (England). July 11, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Cricket acc against red and white (game moment). May 27, 1962

Alf Gover Surrey and England instructs Khan Mohammed Pakistani fast bowler. Mohammed is said to be in the Trevor Bailey class. He has the best bowling average of the combined India Pakistan team which toured Ceylon recently. Pakistan, determined not to be the Cinderella of the Empire cricketing world has seat form if her most promising players to Gover and Sandemans cricket school S.W.18, for a two months, intensive course of cricket coaching. September 8, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Cricket Test at Wellington.Hadlee NZ Captain has an arrow escape from being run out. April 02, 1946. (Photo by The Weekly News)

Aussie Cricket Girls in Action -- Australian Bowler Norma Whiteman Sends down a fast one to M. Rosewarme of the Kent women's cricket Association team during the early stages of the Kent Versus Australia Women's Cricket Match at Sevenoaks, Kent, today May 19. Australian women cricketers in action against Kent. Australian bowler Norma Whiteman sends down a fast one to M. Rosewarme. May 19, 1951. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Mr. G. Carnsey, coach of the N.S.W. Cricket Association, shows High School boys how to keep a straight bat at the coaching school at the Sydney Cricket Ground. January 18, 1940. (Photo by David Cumming/Fairfax Media).

Cricket at Horley, Surrey. Date: 1908

Pollard. August 07, 1950.

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The Cricketer Charles Burgess Fry Date: 1898

Anefo photo collection. Cricket acc against vra (game moment nico striker and rudi jansen). July 1, 1962

Batting Practice

Maadi Cricket Ground - Cricket Match between the Australians and New Zealanders. The New Zealanders defeated the Australians. July 1, 1940. (Photo by Commonwealth Department of Information).

Barnes brings drinks on field alley first *****. Drink Interval - Cricket. February 1, 1946.

The catch of the day as Trevor Bailey dives at full length to catch Lindsay Hassett for 19 off the bowling of Freddie Brown in the Test match at the MCG today. Trevor Bailey dives at full length to catch Hassett for 19 off the bowling of Brown during the second Test. December 27, 1950.;The catch of the day as Trevor Bailey dives at full length to catch Lindsay Hassett for 19 off the bowling of Freddie Brown in the Test match at the MCG today. Trevor Bailey dives at full length to catch Hassett f

Anefo photo collection. Cricket Haarlem against HCC, v.L.n.R. Van Dok, Bowler Van Arkel (HCC), Bowler Vriens (HCC). July 12, 1964. Haarlem

Test Match. England V Australia At Lord's -- Australia take the field. October 22, 1945. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Baseball Amstel tigers against Wera Kinheim; One of the men of Kinheim is true by short stop Jimmy Sieval. July 29, 1978. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

A pokey batsman dealing with a high-dropping full-pitch. Date: 1888

Anefo photo collection. Cricket HCC II against ACC. July 3, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Cricket Netherlands against New Zealand, game moments. July 24, 1965. The Netherlands, New Zealand

The Australians first March.The Captains Tens. Don Bradman, the Aussie Capt. and the Hon. C.J. Lyttlbton tose for Cheice of innings. April 30, 1938. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

Anefo photo collection. Cricket acc against vra (game moment nico striker and rudi jansen). July 1, 1962

Sport , Cricket , Pakistan Cricket Tour. Batter With Ball Traveling Past Him Towards Stumps

Cricket. May 23, 1951.

ArchivesCricket: England Vs. Australia XI at SCG. November 01, 1936. (Photo by H.H. Fishwick).

The English cricket team to tour Australia:D. Compton (Middlesex). August 23, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

She spoke to cricketers in the country match at Adelaide Oval. April 08, 1954.

17-year-old Ian Craig, whose inclusion in the 12 for the fourth Test makes him the youngest player ever to be chosen for Australia. December 19, 1952.

Opening of Scarbobough Cricket Festival With A Match - M.C.C. V. Yorkshire, the County Champions.First Day - M.O.C. 180 for four wickets. Play delayed by rain.The team, representing Yorkshire, the Champion County. September 4, 1938. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Prince Charles plays cricket. July 9, 1957

The Victorious England Team -- The team that beat Australia in the final test match at the Oval.Back row, l to r. Edrich (Middx) Fagg (Kent) twelfth man. Bowes (Yorks) Hutton (Yorks) Hardstaff (Notts), Compton (Middx) Wood (Yorks).Front row, l. to r. Verity (Yorks) Farnes (Essex) Hammond (Glos) Leyland (Yorks) Paynter (Lancs). June 22, 1949. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).

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