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Who was the primary target of the Bodyline tactic in Australia?

  • Donald Bradman

  • Keith Miller

  • Victor Trumper

  • Bert Oldfield

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The Bodyline tactic, employed by the English cricket team during the 1932-1933 Ashes series in Australia, was primarily aimed at Donald Bradman. Bradman, known as "The Don," was an exceptional Australian batsman who dominated the sport at the time. The tactic involved bowling fast, short-pitched deliveries directly at Bradman's body, aiming to intimidate and restrict his scoring.
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