West Indies cricket captain Frank Worrell bowls during a match in England, June 29th 1963. – Vintage Photograph

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Frank M. Worrell, the 38-year-old captain of the West Indies cricket team, is seen in this photograph completing a delivery as a left-arm medium pace bowler. Worrell has achieved many successes as a bowler, including a six-wicket for 38 in the third Test against Australia at Adelaide in 1951-52. He is also highly regarded as a batsman and is nearing his half-century of Test appearances. Worrell has played League cricket in England as a professional with Radcliffe (Central Lancashire League), Norton (North Staffs.) and Church (Lancashire League).Frank M. Worrell, the 38-year-old captain of the West Indies cricket team, is seen in this photograph completing a delivery as a left-arm medium pace bowler. Worrell has achieved many successes as a bowler, including a six-wicket for 38 in the third Test against Australia at Adelaide in 1951-52. He is also highly regarded as a batsman and is nearing his half-century of Test appearances. Worrell has played League cricket in England as a professional with Radcliffe (Central Lancashire League), Norton (North Staffs.) and Church (Lancashire League).

Dimensions: 15.3 x 15.3 cm

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WORRELL BOWLS June 29th 1963 PAR 101845-61 (Se-R) WORRELL BOWLS Seen in this new picture as he completes a delivery as a left-arm medium pace bowler is 38-year-old FRANK M. WORRELL (Jamaica), captain of the West Indies cricket team now touring this country. 6 Worrell has achieved many successes as a bowler, his feats including six wickets for 38 in the third Test against Australia at Adelaide in 1951-52. As a batsman, he is regarded as one of the most attractive stroke makers in the history of cricket. Worrell made his Test debut against England in 1947-48 and is now nerring his half-century of Test appearances. He has played League cricket in this country. as a professional with Radcliffe (Central Lancashire League) Norton (North Staffs.) and Church (Lancashire League). June 29th 1963 PAR 101845-61 (Se-R) FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN EVENING PAPERS OF MONDAY, JULY 1st. LEASE RETAIN IN YOUR PICTURE LIBRARY <-5 JUL 1963