England captain Douglas Jardine devised the controversial 'Bodyline' fast leg-theory tactic for the 1932-33 Ashes tour specifically to combat which dominant Australian batsman?

Answer Explanation

Bodyline was devised specifically to curb Don Bradman, who had scored 974 runs at an average of 139.14 against England in the 1930 Ashes, including his then world-record 334 at Headingley.

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1. Who captained the England team during the controversial 1932-33 Bodyline Ashes series?Answer: Douglas Jardine
2. The Bodyline series of 1932-33 was played in Australia. Which England captain devised the Bodyline tactic?Answer: Douglas Jardine
3. At the 1981 Headingley Ashes Test, England won after following on thanks to Ian Botham's 149 not out, only the second such win in Test history. What was the final winning margin?Answer: 18 runs
4. The controversial 1932-33 Bodyline Ashes series, in which England used short-pitched leg-theory bowling, ended with what series result?Answer: England won 4-1
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