The architect of the Bodyline strategy in 1932-33 that nearly caused a diplomatic crisis between England and Australia.
3 incidents documented
Australia vs England
2007-01-05
Australia whitewashed England 5-0 in the 2006-07 Ashes — revenge for England's 2005 series win — with every Test won by a margin of over 200 runs, confirming Ponting's side as the dominant Test team of the decade.
Australia vs England
1932-12-02
Harold Larwood's sustained leg-theory assault on Don Bradman during the 1932-33 Ashes became cricket's most notorious bowling attack, reducing Bradman's average and sparking a diplomatic crisis between England and Australia.
Australia vs England
2 December 1932
England captain Douglas Jardine devised the 'Bodyline' strategy of fast, short-pitched bowling aimed at the batsman's body to neutralize Don Bradman, nearly causing a diplomatic crisis between England and Australia.