West Indies cricketer Garfield Sobers in action during a Test match in England. – Vintage Photograph

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On May 29th 1957, Garfield Sobers of the West Indies was photographed in action during a Test match in England. Sobers, a Barbadan, was still under 21 at the time, but had already gained a reputation as a slow left-arm bowler and an attractive left-handed batsman. He had previously played in Tests in Australia and New Zealand and had faced England just before his 18th birthday.On May 29th 1957, Garfield Sobers of the West Indies was photographed in action during a Test match in England. Sobers, a Barbadan, was still under 21 at the time, but had already gained a reputation as a slow left-arm bowler and an attractive left-handed batsman. He had previously played in Tests in Australia and New Zealand and had faced England just before his 18th birthday.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.2 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04742912

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29 MAY 1957 YOUTH IN ACTION May 20th 1957 PAR 62990-27 (PSe-G) YOUTH IN ACTION Though still under 21 (he gains his majority in July next), GARFIELD SOBERS of the West Indies is already a Test veteran. He is pictured in action during the current tour of England. Sobers, a Barbadan, is a slow left-arm bowler and an attractive left-handed batsman. He has played in Tests in Australia and New Zealand and appeared against England just before his eighteenth birthday. May 20th 1957 PAR 62990-27 (PSe-G) FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN EVENING PAPERS OF TUESDAY MAY 21st 1957