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A.J. Lamb

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A.J. Lamb 107 v Sri LankaBack to boards

Allan Lamb added his name to the list of players who had twice seen their name inscribed on the Lord’s Honours Board in the same summer, as he struck a century in the one-off Test match against Sri Lanka in 1984.

It was his fourth Test century of the summer, and one that was much needed against a Sri Lankan outfit on their inaugural appearance at the Home of Cricket. Centuries from Sidath Wettimuny and Duleep Mendis saw them declare on 491 for 7 in their first innings.

After a slow start to the England innings, they avoided the follow-on five wickets down on the fourth day thanks to Lamb’s century, which came from 195 deliveries, and included ten fours and a six. In truth, Lamb’s knock was one of England’s few successes in a match which they under performed.

The match ended in a draw with Sri Lanka making 294 for 7 declared in their second innings, but with there being far from enough time left in the match for a result to be forced.

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