Former Sefton Park player Justin Greaves makes Test history

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made Test history by claiming five wickets without conceding a run in an extraordinary spell against Pakistan in Trinidad.

The 32-year-old had bowled his first six overs on day three of the first Test with no reward, shipping 27 runs.

But he turned that around in stunning fashion by bowling five consecutive wicket maidens – the first time ever recorded in Test cricket – to rip Pakistan’s innings apart and earn the hosts a first-innings lead.

Greaves started his rampage by bowling Pakistan captain Shan Masood for 109 in the 64th over before also scattering the stumps of Aamer Jamal in his following over.

Ali Usman was trapped lbw and Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas were both caught behind as Greaves claimed a first Test five-fer – ending with figures of five for 27 from 11 overs.

Justin Greaves celebrates his astonishing feat

Greaves played for Sefton Park CC in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition in 2013, scoring 109 and taking 4–32 on debut against Old Xaverians and finishing with 742 runs at 67.45 and 31 wickets at 15.00 in 18 league games as Sefton convincingly won the second division.

It was Greaves' first five-wicket haul in Test cricket and bettered the four consecutive wicket maidens that former England fast bowler Stuart Broad managed in a Test against South Africa at Johannesburg in January 2016.

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Greaves admitted he kept it simple during his spell, following the advice from West Indies skipper Roston Chase to keep the ball in good areas and reap the rewards.

"When I came on captain Roston Chase just said 'continue to be disciplined in what you are doing' and to see if I can get some wickets for the team," Greaves said.

"The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them (and) try to dig us out of situations.

"To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I'm really happy, but there's still a lot of work to do in the game."