Which infamous technique is associated with Douglas Jardine?
Spin Bowling
Reverse Sweep
Bodyline
Yorker
Answer
The Bodyline technique, involving deliberately aiming the ball at the batsman's body, was a controversial tactic used by the England cricket team under Douglas Jardine's leadership during the 1932-33 Ashes series against Australia. Designed to exploit the vulnerability of some Australian batsmen against fast bowling, it was widely perceived as intimidating and dangerous, leading to heated exchanges and tensions on the field.
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