Object number
AX.2016.7.61
Title
Imitaz Ahmed playing a sweep against India, Lahore 1955
Date
1955
Material
Size
HT X W: 37.4 X 25.3 cm
Description
Black and white photograph. Imitaz is tuned to leg on his front foot. The ball is rolling towards a near square/fine leg.
Display caption
Imtiaz Ahmed playing his favourite sweep shot, during the third Test against India played at Lahore in 1955. Imtiaz went on to score 209, the first double century by a Pakistani.
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