1. Bodyline – Australia vs. England (1932-33)
England toured Australia in 1932–33. Sir Donald Bradman had put England’s bowling to the sword in previous test series. To counter Australia’s ace in the pack England captain Douglas Jardine adopted bodyline tactics. This involved fast bowlers aiming short-pitched deliveries at the batsman’s body. The idea was that in an effort to defend himself, the batsman would hit the ball in the air to a gaggle of fielders located near his legs, who would take a catch and dismiss the batsman. Players were badly injured and the Australians so enraged that at one point there was the possibility that the country would withdraw from the Commonwealth.