The global game of cricket
Chapter 1
From sheep pastures to Lord's
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Chapter 2
The many shapes of the game
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Chapter 3
The global heartbeat of cricket
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Chapter 4
The science behind the swing
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Chapter 5
Legends, records, and controversies
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The global game of cricket
Ch 5 · Legends, records, and controversies
dave He needed just four final runs to average one hundred flat, But with a duck he left the crease and laid down his willow bat.
Fun Fact
Bradman's practice trick: Young Don Bradman practiced batting using a golf ball and a narrow water tank stump.
Glossary
controversy (noun)
A state of prolonged public dispute or debate, typically concerning a matter of opinion. The 1932–33 Bodyline series strained diplomatic relations between England and Australia over aggressive bowling tactics.
A state of prolonged public dispute or debate, typically concerning a matter of opinion. The 1932–33 Bodyline series strained diplomatic relations between England and Australia over aggressive bowling tactics.
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How many runs did Don Bradman need in his final Test cricket innings in 1948 to secure a 100 average?
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What is the name of the system introduced in 2008 that allows cricket teams to challenge umpire decisions?
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Against which batsman did Shane Warne bowl the famous cricket Ball of the Century in 1993?
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What does the Snickometer technology use to detect whether a cricket ball hit the bat?
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How was the winner of the dramatic 2019 Men's Cricket World Cup final decided after a double tie?
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What was Australian legend Sir Donald Bradman's final, near-perfect Test cricket batting average?