This set the scene for a 166 run Nottinghamshire victory but the game will be remembered for Sir Garfield Sobers. almighty blows but then fell over the boundary rope. The unfortunate bowler, Malcolm Nash, almost stopped the onslaught with his fifth ball of the over when Roger Davis, fielding near the boundary at long off, caught one of Sobers. In Swansea during the summer of 1968, Garfield Sobers, the then Captain of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club demonstrated why he was the one of the most feared batsmen of all time by being the first to hit six consecutive Sixes from six deliveries in a single over. Upon entering the Australian dressing room, Richie Benaud the Australian captain was greeted by the legendary Don Bradman who said “That’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to the game”Ĭhallenge: With the score at 92 and the 6th wicket having just fallen, score the 141 runs without losing all 4 remaining wickets to change history and win the match. The Australians were in the process of running the winning run, but a quick pickup and throw from Joe Solomon at Square Leg, with only a single stump to aim at, hit the stumps with a direct hit and the rest is history. This match, the first test in the series, has been described as “The Greatest Match Ever Played” After two days of some the best cricket ever witnessed the result came down to a final frantic over. The Australian selectors spoke with their team suggesting that those who played positive, attacking cricket would be looked upon favourably for future selections. Australia had dominated every team they had played but the main cause for concern was that the cricket being played was dull and abrasive. The West Indies toured Australia in 1960 at a time when Test cricket was losing its lustre. ”Bodyline” bowling, so accurate short pitched bowling will be crucial to any chance of success. By taking this crucial wicket, you would scupper any chance of Australia saving this crucial 3rd test. After much political wrangling Bodyline was outlawed and the current cricket rules prevent it from being used again.Ĭhallenge: With only 10 overs left in the day, break any potential partnership between the two key Australian batsman at the crease.
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The bodyline series caused uproar in Australia and almost caused their secession from the Commonwealth.
This forced the batsman to either take a hit to the body, take evasive action, or play a risky legside stroke and run the risk of being caught in the strong legside field. This controversial tactic became dubbed by the media as “Bodyline” due to the English quick bowler’s ability (Harold Larwood in particular) to follow their Captain’s instructions and bowl accurate deliveries into the line of the body. 85 runs are required, with all 10 wickets at your disposal.ĭue to the almost impenetrable strength of the Australian top order, the English captain, Douglas Jardine, employed a tactic known as “Fast Leg Theory”.
The result was a real blow for England and it gave rise to the famous obituary printed in the sporting TimesĬhallenge: Re-write history and ensure an England victory in this momentous test match by denying the “Demon Bowler” Fred Spofforth his greatest bowling performance on a difficult wicket. England were clearly favourites until Spofforth destroyed the England batting and won the match for Australia, with England only needing 7 runs to win.
On a difficult pitch, the scores were low and England were set a modest target of 85 runs to win the match in their final innings. With Australia touring and only playing a single test, this match also highlighted one of the greatest Australian test match bowlers. This test, the ninth between England and Australia, led to the birth of the Ashes. The list of Classic Matches available in Brian Lara / Ricky Ponting International Cricket 2005 can be viewed below:
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