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Mike Brearley runs off the pitch holding the cricket stumps
Indian tour of England 1979 - England v India Fourth Test at the Oval
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In this evocative photograph from the Northcliffe Collection, former England cricket captain Mike Brearley is seen running off the pitch at The Oval during the Fourth Test against India in the 1979 season. The image captures a pivotal moment in the match and in Brearley's career, as he triumphantly holds aloft the cricket stumps after taking the wicket of India's Gundappa Viswanath. The atmosphere at The Oval that day was electric, with the series poised delicately in the balance. Brearley, known for his astute captaincy and shrewd tactical acumen, had led England to victory in the previous Test at Headingley, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the series. In this instance, his skill as a bowler came to the fore, as he deceived Viswanath with a beautifully flighted delivery that pitched on off stump and spun sharply to dislodge the bails. The crowd erupts in jubilation as Brearley celebrates his wicket, the tension of the match momentarily forgotten. The image freezes this moment in time, encapsulating the raw emotion and excitement of a pivotal moment in the history of English cricket. Brearley's career was marked by numerous such moments, both as a player and a captain. He led England to their first Ashes series victory in 14 years in 1981, and his innovative captaincy style revolutionized the game. This photograph, taken by renowned sports photographer Ted Black brow, serves as a testament to Brearley's enduring legacy in the sport and the thrill of cricket at its finest.
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