Geoff Miller 63 Not Out vs India Ist Test Match at Edgbaston in 1979

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Step back into the summer of 1979, when England’s dependable allrounder Geoff Miller played one of his finest innings against India in the 1st Test at Edgbaston. Known more for his steady off-spin bowling, Miller showcased his batting skills with a brilliant unbeaten 63 runs, guiding England with authority and calmness under pressure.  This innings was filled with elegant strokes and confident shot-making, as Miller attacked the Indian bowling attack and reminded the cricketing world of his all-round talent. His knock stood as a shining example of resilience, composure, and contribution from the lower order—qualities that made him a valuable member of the England side.  Across his 34-Test career, Miller recorded seven fifties, and this particular effort at Edgbaston remains one of the standout performances of his batting journey. Relive this rare cricketing gem and witness the class of Geoff Miller in action.  ✨ If you love classic cricket moments, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more legendary innings and rare highlights from the golden era of the game.  🔖 Hashtags  #GeoffMiller #EnglandCricket #ClassicCricket #Edgbaston1979 #ENGvsIND #VintageCricket #TestCricket #CricketHighlights #CricketHistory #CricketClassics

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00:00At Edge Boston in the summer of 1979, Jeff Miller produced a memorable innings against

00:05India in the opening test match.

00:07The dependable all-rounder showcased his parting craft with a fine unbeaten 63, an effort marked

00:13by compoyard timing and a willingness to counterattack the Indian bowlers.

00:18Mixing cushion with authority, Jeff Miller unfurled a series of elegant strokes that

00:24lifted England innings and underlined his value lower down the order.

00:28Although his reputation rested largely on his study of spin-balling, this knock was a reminder

00:34that Jeff Miller was more than capable with the bat.

00:37Across his 34 test matches, he registered seven half-centuries, each one illustrating his ability

00:43to rise to the occasion when his side needed resilience.

00:48This innings at Edge Boston remains one of the shining examples of his understated yet

00:53crucial contribution to England's cause.

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01:27Nice situation here for Jeff Miller.

01:57So a single turned off his leg from the off-spinner brings up the 500 for England, takes Miller on the 14, Geyer on to 1.21.

02:09500 for five.

02:22Jeff Miller was a dependable all-rounder, more noted for his consistency than for producing

02:50match-winning heroics.

02:52What set him apart, however, was his batting ability, which gave him an edge-over, fellow-off-spinner

02:58John Embry and Eddie Hemmings, and helped him secure 34 test appearances for England.

03:03His final score came during the 1978-79 Ashes series against the Australian side weakened

03:10by the Packers split, where he led the bowling average with an impressive 23 wickets at just

03:1515.04.

03:16Despite being a technically correct best man, Jeff Miller's wait for a medium first-class

03:22century was unusually long, arriving only after 380 innings.

03:26Before that milestone, he twice reached 98 for England, once remaining unbeaten just short

03:33of the mark.

03:34Known for his wit and dry humor, Jeff Miller became a sought-after, a dinner speaker once

03:40his playing days were over.

03:42His involvement with the game did not end here.

03:45He entered the England selection panel in 2000, and by 2008, he had replaced David Gravany

03:51to become England's national selector, a position Gravany had held for more than a decade.

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04:00Thank you very much.

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