Don Bradman was a threat to England. But the Australian team of the 1930s had some other outstanding batters too, like Stan McCabe and skipper Bill Woodfull. To combat Australia's high-level skill with the bat, England bowling attack planned the 'Bodyline' technique.
Many new records are expected to be created as the traditional rivals England and Australia begin the Ashes series on June 16 with the hosts aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. Australia too will be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years.
Nicknamed 'The Don', Bradman was one of those few batters in the sport during the 1920s to 1940s who instilled fear in the mind of bowlers and often left them confused as to what they should bowl to him.
Melbourne [Australia], July 26 (ANI): Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming predicts that this summer's Ashes series could turn out to be "Bodyline 2" if the pace quartet of Steve Smith's side fire against England's top order, which according to him is fragile.