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England vs Australia

The day David Gower rode a Tiger in the middle of a tour match!

The day David Gower and John Morris left the cricket ground during a tour match against Queensland, hopped on a Tiger Moth at the nearby airfield, persuading the pilot to fly low over the field of action.

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Bodyline series: The day Bill Woodfull was struck on his heart by Harold Larwood

Bill Woodfull staggered after being hit over the heart by a ball from Harold Larwood. Two days later, Bert Oldfield edged a pull off the same bowler to his temple.

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Bobby Simpson’s all-round show thwarts England at Sydney Cricket Ground

Not only did Bobby Simpson register his best bowling figures, but also put up a superb all-round display at SCG to help peg England back in the Ashes Test.

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The first-ever ODI and circumstances that led to the birth of the revolutionary format

The Guardian called the match a One-Day Test.

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Harold Larwood: The Bodyline ‘villain’

... and then came Larwood...

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