Herbie Pearson

Herbie Pearson, who died this week, was a stubborn opening batsmen who never made it at international level, but almost broke one very odd (and probably unwanted) batting record. In 1946 Pearson came close to being "the most completely bowled batsman of all time" as a ball from Australian fast-bowler Ray Lindwall hit off stump and sent the off bail flying 70 yards (64m) before it came to rest.