Mar 11, 2009

When Sobers declared - and lost

As England and West indies slog it out on a sucession of batting paradises, we look back to a similar story in 1967-68 - with an unexpected ending. After three draws, the Fourth Test looked to be heading for another draw before West Indies' captain, Garry Sobers, declared at 92 for two - because, some said, he was bored. England were set 215 in 145 minutes, and got home with just three minutes to spare for the win that clinched the series.

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