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Bodyline
Fri, July 22 2016
Harold Larwood passes away
A look back at the final days of the life of Harold Larwood, who surprisingly found peace in the very country where he had performed his demolition jobs.
Tue, February 09 2016
Eddie Paynter gets out of hospital bed to score match-changing 83 in an Ashes Test against Australia
Despite running a temperature of 102°F, Eddie Paynter got up from his hospital bed, took a taxi to the ground, got into the dressing room in his pyjamas, changed into his cricketing whites and proceeded to score 83.
Fri, January 08 2016
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.
Thu, May 28 2015
Busting myths about the Bradman Era: The Don’s average on sticky wickets was 20.29!
Whenever batsmen of the Bradman Era are discussed, one takes it for granted that uncovered pitches and inadequate protection against fast bowling loaded factors against them. Arunabha Sengupta looks at facts and figures to point out that much of the supposed handicaps are imagined.
Thu, October 15 2015
Douglas Jardine: The brain behind Bodyline
Brilliant. Astute. Controversial. Complicated.