Object number
M.2017.102
Title
Wicket Keeping Gloves of Wasim Bari, 1979
Date
1979
Creator
Production notes
Alan Knott brand
Material
Size
length: 30 cm
Description
Pair of wicket-keeping gloves. Red, leather trank and fourchettes, with perforations and three points. White diagonal band on cuff with brand. Red, dimpled rubber palm. Protection to digit ends and horizontal padding and cane inserts on cuff. Wide, single strap webbing. Strap and buckle on cuff with white piping. Inscription on right glove.
Display caption
Lot 266 of 863: WASIM BARI'S WICKET-KEEPER'S GLOVES, match-worn, one signed & endorsed "To Jack, Eden Park 28 Feb 79, 7 catches, 3rd Test N.Zealand. World Record". [Wasim Bari played 81 Tests & 51 ODIs 1967-84. In 1979 against NZ he caught 7 of the first 8 batsmen, creating a world record for most dismissals in a Test innings].
Association
Digital reference
M.2017.99Image of Bari wearing similar gloves
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