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Headingley has seen some incredible cricket performances since its birth at the end of the 1880s - most notably a remarkable knock by local boy Geoff Boycott and an England fightback of the grandest of proportions in 1981.

However, Yorkshire Cricket Club have not always enjoyed their sport at this famous location. Their county cricket began life at Bramall Lane in Sheffield and only in 1888 did they move to new pastures in the north-west side of Leeds.

Both cricket and rugby have been played at the ground. Its first cricket match was in 1890 when a touring team from Australia played a select side from the north of England.

The rise of Headingley as a national cricket arena was complete in 1899 when it hosted its first Test match when England took on the Australians.

Despite the wicket being traditionally known to assist seam bowlers, the Headingley faithful have had many glorious batting exploits to cheer about over the years.

In 1977, Yorkshire's Boycott delighted his home support when he claimed his 100th century playing against Australia. The ground also witnessed two phenomenal Test triple centuries by Don Bradman in 1930 and 1934.

It also played host to one of the most stunning comebacks in the history of Test cricket. In 1981, England, following on 227 runs behind Australia, were 135-7 in their second innings and yet still snatched victory from the jaws of almost certain defeat.

Ian Botham performed miracles at the crease to finish with a dazzling unbeaten 149 and Bob Willis claimed the best ever Test bowling figures at this ground with figures 8-43.