One of Old Trafford’s greatest memories.
Prof Frank McDonoughPERSON OF THE DAY. 31 July 1956. England cricketer Jim Laker became 1st man to take all 10 wickets in a Test match innings, against Australia at Old Trafford in what became known as “Laker’s Match”. He took 19 wickets in the match in all, having taken 9 wickets for 37 runs in the 1st innings.