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West Indies vs Australia 1978
Sun, August 24 2014
Australians terrorised by gun shots at Jamaica after denied a near-certain victory by the crowds
On May 3, 1978 Australia’s tour of the West Indies ended on an unexpected note. Australia needed one wicket to win the fifth and the final Test match, but the crowd disturbance halted the victory march of the visitors. Sarang Bhalerao looks at one of cricket’s most controversial episodes.