Sir Len Hutton:
England veteran Sir Len Hutton had represented his team between 1937 and 1955. The right-handed batsman had played 79 Tests to amass 6971 runs at an average of 56.7. He has 19 tons and 33 half-centuries to his name.
The best batsman of the 20th century Hutton had also found a mention in prestigious in Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
Hutton had represented the armed forces as the sergeant. The instructor had served the defence for at least six years during which he nursed a wrist injury. The world’s prominent batsman of his generation had decided against playing the hook shot.