Douglas Jardine
Cricketer and England team captain
Born
Died
1958
68 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An Indian-English cricketer and lawyer, he captained the England cricket team during the infamous 1932-33 Ashes series in Australia, where he implemented the controversial 'Bodyline' bowling strategy to combat the batting prowess of Don Bradman. This tactic generated significant debate and remains a pivotal moment in cricket history. Following his cricket career, he pursued a legal profession and was involved in various administrative roles within the sport.
Captained England in the 1932-33 Ashes series
Implemented the 'Bodyline' bowling strategy
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