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DON BRADMAN LAST INNINGS
Sir Donald Bradman of Australia was, beyond any argument, the greatest batsman who ever lived and the greatest cricketer of the 20th century. Only WG Grace, in the formative years of the game, even remotely matched his status as a player. And The Don lived on into the 21st century, more than half a century after he retired. In that time, his reputation not merely as a player but as an administrator, selector, sage and cricketing statesman only increased. His contribution transcended sport; his exploits changed Australia's relationship to what used to be called the "mother country".“That reception stirred me deeply,” Bradman later wrote. “… (It) made me anxious – a dangerous state of mind for any batsman to be in.”
Bradman’s first ball was delivered by leg-spinner Eric Hollies. The Don defended it comfortably, although he later admitted that he barely saw the ball because he was overcome with emotion. For his second delivery Hollies threw down a googly. Bradman didn’t pick it, overbalancing as the ball shaved his inside edge and took the off bail.
Stunned silence enveloped the ground. No-one could quite believe what had happened. Even the English players just stood there confused.
The Don turned and took a resigned look at his scattered stumps, before gazing ruefully at the sky and pacing off the field. It was only then that the reality of the situation set in. Just as they did moments before, the Oval crowd rose as one to applaud the great man from the field. And that was that. It was a truly solemn end for the greatest that’s ever been.
You may be wondering why a batsman making a duck is considered a great moment in cricket history? But, he is probably better remembered for his last innings duck than if he managed to scrape together the remaining four runs to bring his average to an even hundred.
In a weird way, this was the perfect end for Bradman. By ’48 he had done everything in his career except, possibly, show everyone he was capable of making mistakes. His last game duck added some fallibility to his persona. After 52 Tests, 6996 runs, 29 centuries – ten of them doubles and two of them triples - Bradman had finally shown the world he was human.
BALL OF THE DECADE
When Warne, 23 years old with 11 Tests under his belt, journeyed to England in 1993 he did so as a leg-spinner of promise. When he left, six Tests and 34 wickets later, he did so as cricket's hottest prospect.
Of course, nobody knew then what Warne would go on to achieve, but his first act in Ashes cricket offered a thrilling glimpse into the future.
"Any batsman in the world would have perished, with that ball"
If a single moment has the power to encapsulate a professional sportsman's career, Warne's leg break to Mike Gatting on day two of the first Test at Old Trafford is that moment.
At the time, it was viewed for what it was: an outrageously good ball. But, as time passed, the delivery developed an otherworldly feel; as if a wizard with blond hair had cast a spell over an enemy that would last for years. Sixteen years have passed. Look at the footage today and the delivery looks plain frightening.
The ball started its trajectory in line with the stumps, but drifted away so markedly that it pitched well outside leg stump. Gatting planted his front foot in line with the ball and offered a standard forward defensive.
The ball started its trajectory in line with the stumps, but drifted away so markedly that it pitched well outside leg stump. Gatting planted his front foot in line with the ball and offered a standard forward defensive.
It would not be enough, however, as the ball spun so venomously as to bypass the generously framed England No.3 and take the top of off stump.
Gatting, for his part, did nothing wrong. He covered his bases. He would not be out leg before, probably would not be caught. But there was nothing he could do. Any batsman in the world would have perished to that ball, that day.
When the bails fell, Ian Healy, behind the stumps, jumped for joy in a star formation. Warne wore an expression that was half smile, half laugh and raised his fist triumphantly.
Gatting, a fine player of spin, was gobsmacked.
He looked at the pitch, a man in need of an explanation. On his slow walk back to the dressing room, Gatting turned his gaze back to the pitch area - raised his eyebrows, pursed his lips - and thought thoughts of disbelief.
Gatting, for his part, did nothing wrong. He covered his bases. He would not be out leg before, probably would not be caught. But there was nothing he could do. Any batsman in the world would have perished to that ball, that day.
When the bails fell, Ian Healy, behind the stumps, jumped for joy in a star formation. Warne wore an expression that was half smile, half laugh and raised his fist triumphantly.
Gatting, a fine player of spin, was gobsmacked.
He looked at the pitch, a man in need of an explanation. On his slow walk back to the dressing room, Gatting turned his gaze back to the pitch area - raised his eyebrows, pursed his lips - and thought thoughts of disbelief.
"He looked as though someone had just nicked his lunch," said England skipper Graham Gooch, who had a front-row seat at the non-striker's end.
Australia, having been skittled for 289, went on to win the match by 179 runs, and the series 4-1. Australia's hold over England was in its early stages in 1993, but the rocket-launcher emergence of Warne lent an air of inevitability to the forseeable destinies of both teams.
The Ball Of The Century is sometimes referred to simply as That Ball. That being the case, Warne - with 708 Test wickets and an influence on cricket that transcends sport - can comfortably be called That Man.
Australia, having been skittled for 289, went on to win the match by 179 runs, and the series 4-1. Australia's hold over England was in its early stages in 1993, but the rocket-launcher emergence of Warne lent an air of inevitability to the forseeable destinies of both teams.
The Ball Of The Century is sometimes referred to simply as That Ball. That being the case, Warne - with 708 Test wickets and an influence on cricket that transcends sport - can comfortably be called That Man.
MALINGA 4WICKETS IN 4BALLS
Two unique bowlers made the first international at the Providence Stadium ultimately unforgettable. A timely two wickets in two balls by Muttiah Muralitharan, followed by a sensational four wickets in four balls by Lasith Malinga, the first four in four in international cricket, conjured a thrilling finish out of what had seemed like a comfortable South Africa victory.
With five overs remaining, they needed only five to win with five wickets in hand. Jacques Kallis was apparently easing them to victory after a cool, classy innings but Malinga then bowled Shaun Pollock with a slower ball of full length. Andrew Hall miscued his first ball to extra cover, whereupon Kallis was caught behind, driving at an outswinger off the first ball of the 47th over. It gave the shock-haired slinger who has added such crucial potency to Sri Lanka fast bowling a maiden international hat-trick. South Africa still needed three runs to overhaul Sri lanka modest 209 and Makhaya Ntini was bowled first ball amid wild excitement
With five overs remaining, they needed only five to win with five wickets in hand. Jacques Kallis was apparently easing them to victory after a cool, classy innings but Malinga then bowled Shaun Pollock with a slower ball of full length. Andrew Hall miscued his first ball to extra cover, whereupon Kallis was caught behind, driving at an outswinger off the first ball of the 47th over. It gave the shock-haired slinger who has added such crucial potency to Sri Lanka fast bowling a maiden international hat-trick. South Africa still needed three runs to overhaul Sri lanka modest 209 and Makhaya Ntini was bowled first ball amid wild excitement
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