Lance Gibbs Stunning Catch of Geoff Boycott at The Oval in 1973
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00:00In the first test against England at the Oval, a 1973 lawn skip produced a moment of brilliance by executing a stunning cart and board to dismiss the legendary batsman Jeff Bycock.
00:31And Bycock now goes on to five. The England total is five. Amos is not yet off the mark.
00:39And what a lovely stroke. And he hasn't moved, Bycock. The fieldsmen are waiting for the crowd to throw the ball in.
00:49It's a good start from Jeff Bycock.
00:51And that's four more. They need to chase that. It's a good stroke too. Bycock angling the bat.
01:02And that's it. Caught and bowled. He hasn't missed this one. Bycock out. A tremendous roar from the crowd. A West Indian contingent in the air, on the feet. That's the man they wanted to see go. And it's Gibbs who's done it.
01:22Lawn skips renowned for his exceptional off-spin bowling and sharp reflexes, delivered a well-flattered delivery that tempted Bycock into playing a straight drive.
01:32The ball came off the bat with pace, but Gibbs reacted instantly to snatch the catch.
01:38It was a display of extraordinary agility and presence of mind as he completed the dismissal in one fluid motion.
01:46This remarkable caught and bowled not only showcased Gibbs' outstanding skills as a bowler and fielder, but also sent one of England's most resilient batsmen back to the pavilion.
01:58The dismissal of Jeff Bycock was a key moment in the match, highlighting Gibbs' ability to turn the game with his all-round cricketing prowess.