Historical Events tagged with "underarm bowling"
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Trevor Chappell's Controversial Underarm Bowl
In a tense finish to a limited-overs match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian cricketer Trevor Chappell bowled underarm on the last delivery against New Zealand, a decision that sparked widespread controversy and led to outrage among players and fans alike. The incident occurred as New Zealand needed six runs to win, and the underarm delivery was perceived as unsportsmanlike. The Australian team's choice to use this bowling style has since become a significant talking point in cricket history, highlighting ethical boundaries in sports.
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