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More than 56 years later Ron was called in to bowl in a big match and delivered seven maiden overs - so called when the opposing batsmen fail to score a single run.

70 not out: Ron's still at the stumps after 56 years

Somerset found runs hard to come by in their response and after four consecutive maiden overs Trescothick scored just two from 27 balls before he was pouched by Steven Mullaney at third slip pushing forward to Gurney with the total on seven.

Rain puts a dent in hopes of Notts; SOMERSET v NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

If they have played three- four maiden overs, they get aggressive so that they don't come under pressure," he pointed out.

Jadeja just can't wait to celebrate

BOWLERS aim for maiden overs - but they will be facing the real thing in Birmingham this summer.

CRICKET STAR SARAH JOINS MEN'S TEAM

The suspension followed a sting operation by Britains News of the World claiming that several Pakistani players took money from a bookmaker to bowl deliberate no-balls and bat maiden overs.

Spot-fixing Pakistan cricketers head to Doha hearing

Sussex bat first and play out 14 maiden overs from their 60 on the way to 214 for seven.

Never mind the toss... Somerset will bat first

I can just imagine the team talk: "Get out there, lads, and bowl a few maiden overs, get yourselves a leg before - but whatever you do, wear a protective box and make sure you don't get caught behind.

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Bowling three maiden overs, he gave away only 22 runs in the stipulated 10 overs.

Afghanistan thrashes Hong Kong to score first win

Graeme Swann, whose breezy 47 not out from 40 balls in the morning session helped push England beyond 400, bowled five maiden overs in a row from the Cathedral Road end.

Ponting and Katich take control

Tight bowling and very defensive batting by Lucas and Lyttelton saw them play out 12 successive maiden overs.

Five of the best cricket collapses

The 51 fours and two sixes formed a major chunk of the Pakistan total as England's all-seam attack strayed in direction all day and bowled just nine maiden overs between six bowlers.