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I W Johnson and A H Kardar observe the toss, Karachi, 1956



Date:
1956
Object Number:
AX.2016.7.4
Material
paper
Size
HT X W: 37.4 X 25.3 cm
Object name
photograph
Object category
picture

Description

Black and white photograph. I W Johnson and A H Kardar are standing either side of the umpire all looking down at the ground. There are two more players to their left, the furthest left wearing a turban. A stand and spectators behind and right.

Display caption

A H Kardar and Australian captain I W Johnson look keenly at the outcome of the toss in the Test Match played at Karachi in 1956. This was the first ever Cricket Test between the two countries. Pakistan won by nine wickets with Fazal Mahmood taking thirteen wickets. Australia was bowled out in the first innings for only 80 runs.
Association:
Ian William Geddes Johnson (subject)
Abdul Hafeez Kardar (subject)
Pakistan Cricket Team (subject)
Australian Cricket Team (subject)