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Douglas Jardine

India vs England Tests: Five of the best spells by Indian bowlers in England

A snapshot of the most iconic spells bowled by Indian bowlers in Test matches in England

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Bodyline and Existentialism: A Tale of Two Cities, Two Eateries and the Birth of Two Radical Thoughts

The 1932-33 season changed it all. The abstract nonsense about spirit of cricket was overthrown in favour of the win-at-all-costs method.

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Percy Fender: 22 facts about the outspoken Surrey maverick

Percy Fender was one of the greatest captains to have never led England.

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Douglas Jardine had ‘friends’ in Australia!

The tactics against the Australian batsmen saw English bowlers pitch the ball short in line of the leg-stump and got the ball to rise awkwardly.

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Tiger Pataudi: 16 fascinating facts about the cricketing royal

Mansur Ali Khan was born with a silver spoon in the mouth.

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Surrey County Cricket Club’s gesture indicates the absolution of Douglas Jardine

Why the club’s decision to rename the Lambeth Hall to Douglas Jardine Suite indicates that the wound is on its way to healing.

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Douglas Jardine honoured by Surrey

Jardine was also the Surrey skipper.

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Bodyline — when the most reassuring words began with ‘f’

The Bodyline series of 1932-33 was a harrowing experience for one Gilbert Mant

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Cricket needs gentlemen back on field

Modern cricket, however, is all about cut-throat competition and dogfights.

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The Bodyline cables: Australian Board sends the infamous protest message to MCC

After Bill Woodfull, Bert Oldfield and other batsmen were battered and bruised, ABC sent a cable to lodge its protest to MCC.

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