![]() In the 1993 Ashes Test at Old Trafford, leg-spinner Shane Warne bowled Mike Gatting with the " Ball of the Century". In 1990, a 17 year old Sachin Tendulkar scored 119 not out against England, which was the first of his 100 international centuries. In 1956, the first 10-wicket haul in a single innings was achieved by England bowler Jim Laker who achieved bowling figures of 19 wickets for 90 runs-a bowling record which is unmatched in Test and first-class cricket. Old Trafford holds the record for both most World Cup matches hosted (17) and most semi-finals hosted (5). ![]() The venue has hosted the Cricket World Cup five times ( 1975, 1979, 1983, 19). Old Trafford is England's second oldest Test venue after The Oval and hosted the first Ashes Test in England in 1884. From 2013 onwards it has been known as Emirates Old Trafford due to a sponsorship deal with the Emirates airline. It opened in 1857 as the home of Manchester Cricket Club and has been the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1864. ![]() Old Trafford is a cricket ground in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. ![]()
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