Cricket at Birmingham

The 1981 Cornhill Insurance Test Series. The action at Headingley as Botham set the Ashes alight with one of the most memorable innings of modern times. When defeat seemed inevitable in the Third Test, Botham's determination at the crease rallied the crowd, giving England the enthusiam to turn the match around and go on to win the coveted Ashes.

Women cricketers slog their male counterparts to the boundary in this fixture between Cobham Ladies and Manor Athletic in Richmond.

Jack Hobbs reaches his 124th century at the Gentlemen v Players match at Lord's.

Sussex take on Lancashire in the County Championship at Cricket Field Road.

Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs gets in some batting practice, with team mate Bert Strudwick keeping wicket.

Stunning views from the boundary of the 1921 Australian touring team's first match.

Essex County cricket team get some much needed practice in the nets at the County Ground, Leyton.

Surrey play Yorkshire at the Oval as the 1922 County Championship nears its conclusion.

MPs take to the Oval for a game of cricket.

A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.

A masterful innings by Australian batsman Macartney in the third test at Headingley.

Ponsford, Ryder and Woodfull seen batting in Victoria's record-breaking innings against New South Wales in Melbourne.