International Career
Laker bowled with distinction in 1947, and caused the West Indies trouble in 1947/48, taking 7 wickets for 103 runs in the first innings of the 1st Test, but was severely clobbered by Don Bradman's 1948 Australians.
On England's disastrous tour of Australia in 1958-9, Laker was one of the few England players to enhance his reputation, bowling well on unhelpful pitches.
Apart from his figures in 'Laker's match', the other bowling analysis for which he will be remembered is his 8 wickets for 2 runs in an innings in a Test Trial at Bradford in 1950, playing for England against 'The Rest'.
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