Who was seen as a controversial figure in cricket?
Donald Bradman
Michael Vaughan
Brian Lara
Douglas Jardine
Answer
Douglas Jardine, the infamous captain of the England cricket team in the 1930s, sparked controversy with his aggressive tactics known as "Bodyline." Jardine's strategy involved deliberately bowling the ball towards the batsman's body, with the intention of intimidating them and reducing their ability to score runs. This approach, considered unsporting by many, led to tensions and heated exchanges between England and Australia, the two teams primarily involved.
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