Every so often a Test match offers such high drama as to
transcend the series of which it was part. Such a battle was the
second Test between England and West Indies at Lord's in June 1963.
"Wisden" called it one of the most dramatic played in England. Alan
Ross's eyewitness account amply evokes its excitement.
Lord's was packed with supporters of both sides, and the two
teams, led by Ted Dexter and Frank Worrell, were very strong. West
Indies had Garry Sobers and the pace attack of Wes Hall and Charlie
Griffith, against whom Dexter's first innings 70 was noteworthy.
Fred Trueman took 11 wickets for England, though he could not stop
a colossal century by Basil Butcher. But England's final innings
run-chase would be distinguished by one courageous knock from Brian
Close, and a commensurately brave effort by Colin Cowdrey.
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