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The Last Stand

John Rawling relives the cricket-packed drama of the second Test between England and West Indies at Lord's in 1963.

John Rawling relives the drama of the Second Test between England and West Indies at Lord's in 1963.

It was an incident-packed match

Ferocious fast bowling, brave innings and a batsman with a broken arm.

At four minutes to six on the final day, with just eight balls left, any result was still possible.

Producer: Tony Shearman

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 5 Live in October 1999.

30 minutes

On radio

Thu 16 Jul 2026 10:30

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