#6 Jim Laker
The name of Jim Laker is synonymous with England’s win in 1956 at Old Trafford, where he took 19 Australian wickets. No other bowler has been able to take more than 17 wickets.
This match is now referred to as ‘Laker’s match’. While his career bowling average stands at a commendable 21.24, his bowling average in the Ashes is an impressive 18.27. In the 1956 Test series, due to Laker’s 45 wickets, a record was established for a five-Test Ashes series, and remains unbroken to this day.
Because of this he became the first cricketer ever to be awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 1956.
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