Wicket Collection

Girls Playing Cricket
Two energetic and enthusiastic girls playing cricket. One girl screeches to a halt with her cricket bat, whilst the other tries to catch her out at the wicket!

Denis Compton at Hastings
Denis Compton turns a ball from spinner Jim Laker (out of picture) off his legs to score another boundary past the despairing reach of the short leg fielder as wicketkeeper Stewart Billy Griffith

The Cricketer. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1964. Date: 1964

Good Luck card with two cricket bats, a ball and a wicket. Date: circa 1890s

Cricket Match 1743
A cricket match at the Artillery Ground, London. The 18th century bat was a longer, heavier, curved version and just one two-stump wicket was used

W G Grace, legendary cricketer, batting. late 19th century

County Cricket Match in 1939 - a wicket for Gover of Surrey
County Cricket Match at the Oval in 1939 - a wicket has just fallen, caught behind. The bowler appears to be the Surrey player Alf Gover. Date: 1939

Dr. W. G. Grace at the Wicket, 1898
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915), arguably the finest cricketer of his era, who scored 126 first-class centuries while playing for England and Gloucestershire

Neil Harvey batting in the Fourth Test Match, Headingley, 19
Photograph of (Robert) Neil Harvey, the Australian batsman, playing a shot in the Fourth Test Match between England and Australia, Headingley Cricket Ground, 1948

Middlebrough Cricket
The Middlesbrough cricket team pose for a photograph on their ground; players wear a variety of check and striped shirts, caps and hats, and carry bats or balls

Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho)
BSA408881 Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 30.5x35.6 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Bowled
Run-It-Out card game - Bowled. mid-20th century

Miss Muriel Malted, the girl cricketer of Ashford, Kent. 19 August 1922

Hawke / Cricketer / Empire
Martin Bladen, 7th Baron Hawke, English cricketer (1860-1938)

Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). A game of cricket being played at Finsbury (now in north London)

Cricket, from British Sports and Games, pub. C. 1880. Creator: English School (19th Century)
Cricket, from British Sports and Games, pub. C. 1880 (Colour lithograph), 1880

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, cricket practice at the Azad Maidan park in Churchgate with the Brihan Mumbai Mahanagarpalika (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) building behind

Comic postcard, Our Demon Bowler Date: 20th century

NYSD Cricket League, Middlesbrough V Hartlepool, Mark Davis hits a Billy Hornby delivery square for 4. 14th June 1997

Village cricket pitch being prepared near Littlehampton, West Sussex. The council objected to the game taking place on a Sunday. 20th August 1946

Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Thomas Lord opened his first ground in Marylebone, London, in May 1787. In 1814 the ground moved to its current site in St Johns Wood

Women's summer costumes by Hygeia
Women's Boating, Cricket, Tennis and Tricycle Summer Costumes by Hygeia Date: 1888

Music cover, The Cricketer's Polka, by W H Stephenson
Music cover, The Cricketer's Polka, for the pianoforte with vocal refrain, composed by W.H. Stephenson Date: circa 1883

Wicket Drying Machine
A new machine for drying wickets being tried out at Lord's cricket ground. Running off electricity, it dries the wickets with a current of hot air. Date: 1931

Hedley Verity bowling, F Chester as umpire
Yorkshire and England cricketer Hedley Verity bowling, F. Chester as umpire Date: circa 1930s

Len Hutton cutting McCabe past Waite at the Oval
England cricketer Len Hutton cutting McCabe past Waite in his record innings at the Oval, 1938, B.A. Barnett keeping wicket Date: 1938

Wally Hammond hitting boundary off McCabe at Lords
England cricketer Wally Hammond hitting a boundary off McCabe at Lords, 1938, B A Barnett keeping wicket Date: 1938

Hobbs and Rhodes, Australian cricketers
Cricketers Hobbs and Rhodes who established a first wicket Test record of 323 tour of Australia Date: 1912

Don Bradman bowled by Verity at Lords
Australian Cricketer Don Bradman bowled by Verity at Lords in 1938, Ames keeping wicket Date: 1938

Village Sports, Howzat Umpire, Comical Cats by Louis Wain
Village Sports, Howzat Umpire, Comical Cats playing Cricket by Louis Wain Date: 1904

Cartoon, The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper. Date: 1901

Scene of the Attack on Lady Florence Dixie (engraving)
1624286 Scene of the Attack on Lady Florence Dixie (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Attack on Lady Florence Dixie)

Cricket, a slam for the boundary (colour litho)
5998301 Cricket, a slam for the boundary (colour litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket, a slam for the boundary)

Lady Cricketers: A Good Catch (coloured engraving)
729477 Lady Cricketers: A Good Catch (coloured engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Cricketers: A Good Catch. Drawn by Lucien Davis and engraved by R Taylor)

James Anderson Celebrates His 2nd Wicket England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 30 July 2010 Date: 30 July 2010

Steve Finn Takes His 2nd Wicket England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 30 July 2010 Date: 30 July 2010

James Anderson Celebrates Pakistan Captain Salman Butt Wicket England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 30 July 2010 Date: 30 July 2010

Mohammad Asif Celebrates His 5 Wicket Haul England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 30 July 2010 Date: 30 July 2010

Mohammed Asif Celebrates His 5th Wicket England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 30 July 2010 Date: 30 July 2010

Umar Amin Celebrates Strauss Wicket England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 29 July 2010 Date: 29 July 2010

Ground Staff Sweep The Wicket The Brit Oval, London, England 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 23 August 2009 Date: 23 August 2009

Monty Panesar Celebrates Wicket Of Ricky Ponting England V Australia England V Australia Cardiff, Swalec Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Wales 10 July 2009 Date: 10 July 2009

James Anderson Celebrates Simon Katich Wicket England V Australia England V Australia Cardiff, Swalec Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Wales 10 July 2009 Date: 10 July 2009

Andrew Flintoff Celebrates Philip Hughes Wicket England England V Australia Cardiff, Swalec Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Wales 09 July 2009 Date: 09 July 2009

Peter Siddle Celebrates Matt Prior Wicket England V Australia England V Australia Cardiff, Swalec Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Wales 08 July 2009 Date: 08 July 2009

Pakistan Players Celebrates The Wicket Of Shane Watson Pakistan V Australia Pakistan V Australia Headingley, Leeds, England 22 July 2010 Date: 22 July 2010

Mohammad Aamer Celebrates The Wicket Of Simon Katich Pakistan V Australia Pakistan V Australia Headingley, Leeds, England 22 July 2010 Date: 22 July 2010

Ishant Sharma, Harbhajan Singh & Vuvraj Singh & Other Players Celebrate 4th Wicket India V Bangladesh Bangladesh V India 20 20 Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 06 June 2009 Date: 06 June 2009

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"Girls Playing Cricket: Breaking Barriers and Scoring Wickets" In the world of cricket, wickets hold a special place. From historic matches to legendary cricketers, they symbolize the heart of this beloved sport. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we explore some captivating moments in cricket history. Denis Compton at Hastings - A true icon of his time, Compton's elegant strokes and impeccable technique left spectators in awe. His mastery over the game was evident as he effortlessly sent balls flying past the wicket. The Cricketer - With unwavering determination and skill, cricketers have etched their names into sporting folklore. Their dedication to perfecting their craft is what sets them apart on that hallowed ground. Good Luck card with two cricket bats, a ball, and a wicket - As players step onto the field, this symbolic image represents their hopes for success. The sound of leather meeting willow echoes through stadiums as they strive to hit those coveted sixes while protecting their precious wickets. Cricket Match 1743 - Tracing back centuries ago when cricket first took shape as an organized sport brings nostalgia. The thrill of watching players battle it out on grassy fields remains unchanged even after all these years. W G Grace batting - An embodiment of greatness in every sense, W G Grace's name resonates with fans worldwide. His powerful presence at the crease ensured that opponents feared losing their prized wickets against him. County Cricket Match in 1939 – Gover's Spectacular Wicket - In times marred by uncertainty during World War II, county matches provided solace for fans craving entertainment. Gover's remarkable feat showcased his talent and brought joy amidst challenging times. Miss Muriel Malted: Pioneering Girl Cricketer from Ashford – On August 19th, 1922 – Miss Muriel Malted made waves by breaking gender barriers in cricket.