Who was expected to lead Australia's batting after Bradman?
Neil Harvey
Sid Barnes
Arthur Morris
Bill Lawry
Answer
Arthur Morris was widely anticipated to assume the mantle of Australia's batting leader following the retirement of the legendary Sir Donald Bradman. Morris, a technically proficient and stylish left-handed batsman, had already established himself as a key member of the Australian team and was seen as the natural successor to Bradman's prodigious run-scoring exploits.
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