Batsmen Collection (page 2)

Cricket Match, England v Australia at The Oval 1882
A cricket match fixture between England and Australia at the oval is in progress, the fielder is returning the ball back to the bowler. Date: 1882

Cricket Match, England v Australia 1902
The first test match of the season the batsman makes no runs and returns to the bench. Great start. Date: 1902

A cricket match of Greenwich Pensioners
A cricket match had been hosted between the greenwich pensioners it was the one armed pensioners v one legged pensioners. Date: 1848

The Eton boys at a cricket match
The eton boys playing a cricket match, showing the batsman getting ready to play the shot. Date: circa 19th century

Cricket players at Boston Common, Boston, USA
Cricket players playing a very small sized cricket match at Boston common, Boston, USA. Date: 1859

Nets practice at the Lords Cricket Ground, London
Spectators watching a nets practice session at the Lords Cricket Ground, Marylebone, London. Date: 1894

A batsman in the 19th century
A batsman demonstrating a shot to the leg side. Date: circa 1840

Cricket Caught and Bowled
A batsman is caught out and bowled out. Date: 1888

Cricket Back Play Shot
A batsman demonstrating the back play shot, playing the shot behind him. Date: 1888

Cricket asking for guard
A batsman is comes on to play when hes getting ready in hes crease he asks for guard. Date: circa 19th century

Cricket Batting
A player comes to hes crease as he is about to start batting. Date: 1892

Cricket the right and wrong way of batting
A batsman demonstrate the correct way of batting; straight play and then the incorrect way; cross play Date: 1892

Cricket Stumped
Some players can be very eager to get runs therefore this results in them getting stumped. Date: 1845

Cricket Felix on the bat
A batsman performing various different shots. Date: circa 19th century

Cricket Ball Among Spectators
A batsman plays a shot to square-leg which then enters the audience. Date: 1888

Cricket A Run Out
A Batsman gets run out during the match as he is out of hes crease. Date: 1888

First Grand Match of cricket played by members of the Royal Amateur Society on Hampton Court Green
XYC227004 First Grand Match of cricket played by members of the Royal Amateur Society on Hampton Court Green, 3rd August 1836, 1836 (oil on canvas) by English School

Schoolboy suggest a game of ping pong to W G Grace
" I should like to play you at ping pong" !! A young schoolboy suggests a sensible choice of sporting contest when faced with the colossus of the cricketing world, Dr W G Grace

At the West London Indoor cricket club, Acton F T Mann, P F Warner and Durston ( Middlesex ) 31 December 1924

Second day of final test match at the Oval. Herbie Collins and Bill Woodfull going out to resume Australias innings. 16 August 1926

Winchester versus Charterhouse at Godalming C E Frazer ( captain winchester ) with R H Horsley 13 June 1924

Oxford University Cricket Club Practice C H Knott ( Brasenose ). 30 April 1923

Oxford University Cricket Club Practice C T Stevens. 30 April 1923

Oxford University Cricket Club Practice Mr R H Rettington ( N W College ), Captain. 30 April 1923

Oxford University Cricket Club Practice F H Barnard. 30 April 1923

Oxford University Cricket Club Practice Hodgkinson and B G E Vanderbilt. 30 April 1923

Cricket in Vincent Square Lords and Commons versus Westminster School Colonel Fs J Jackson 1927

Cricket at Cardiff, Surrey versus Glamorgan Tom Whittington ( Left ) and Norman Riches go out to open the game for Glamorgan 2 May 1923

Warwickshire versus Surrey. Father and son at The Oval wicket. W G Quaife and his son B W Quaife ( facing camera ), making his 200th run for Warwickshire against Surrey at The Oval

Mr R W V Robins, the England and Middlesex cricketer, his fiancee, Miss Kathleen Knight, daughter of Mr C Stafford Knight of North Gate, Regents Park. 12 July 1930

Humorous Cricket Postcard - Wicketkeeper struck
Humorous Cricket Postcard by Tom Browne. A batsman eyes up a slog to a short-pitched ball, but his backswing makes contact with the wicketkeepers head and the stumps and bails fly everywhere

Prince Philip playing cricket
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), striking the ball with some force during a charity cricket match at Arundel Castle between the Dukes XV

A Run Out at Lords Cricket Ground, 1895
Engraving showing a fielder running out one of the batsmen, during a game of cricket at Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1895

Batsmen Scrap
Batsmen and wicketkeeper

Batsmen Scrap
Batsmen and wicketkeeper

Cricket / Going for a Run
A cricket match in progress. The batsman has clipped the ball square and a finely be- shirted and facially hirsute fielder gives chase

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"Batsmen: The Masters of Cricket in an English Village" In the quaint English village, cricket is more than just a sport; it's a way of life. From the early days to the modern era, they have graced the fields with their exceptional skills and unwavering passion for the game. Ks Ranjitsinhji and C B Fry, two legendary cricketers, left an indelible mark on the sport. Their elegant batting techniques mesmerized spectators as they effortlessly sent balls soaring across green meadows. But it was W G Grace who truly embodied the spirit of a legendary cricketer. With his towering presence and powerful strokes, he dominated county matches like no other. His name became synonymous with batting excellence. The summer of 1939 witnessed a thrilling county cricket match where Gover of Surrey showcased his prowess by claiming wickets that left opponents astounded. It was moments like these that made every spectator fall in love with this gentleman's game. At The Oval in London, Denis Compton and Patsy Hendren displayed their artistry with bat in hand. Their partnership was nothing short of magical as they weaved together runs that delighted fans from all corners. Even Sir Rowland Blades M. P. , Mayor of London himself, couldn't resist joining in on the action at the new sports ground. As he stepped onto the pitch, he experienced firsthand what it meant to be part of this beloved tradition. The clash between Winchester Eton v Winchester Colleges brought out fierce competition among young talents eager to make their mark on cricket history. Each run scored echoed through centuries-old walls as future stars emerged from these hallowed grounds. Cricket isn't without its risks though; W. M Woodfull learned this lesson when struck by a ferocious delivery at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite such incidents reminding us about its unpredictable nature, players never shy away from giving their all for this beautiful game.