Harold Larwood - A tribute to world's fastest bowler
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My father was an Australian and very proudly so: he raised me on stories of Bradman, Lindwall, Miller and Spofforth, and could recite "My Country" by heart. In February 1933, Dad even attended the 4th Test at the Gabba in person, watching Larwood dismiss Bradman in both innings (bowled for 76 in the first innings and caught Mitchell for 24 in the second). For the match, Larwood took 7 for 150 in 49 overs and England won by six wickets.
As for 'Bodyline' - having seen it with his own eyes, my father simply wasn't having it and dismissed the allegations as sheer nonsense.
As far as he was concerned, England had found a weakness in Bradman's batting technique and exploited it skillfully, to wit: Bradman didn't like rising deliveries down the leg side and tended to pop up catches to leg slip and/or short leg. So, England bowled to Bradman's weakness (a weakness he shared with other Australian batsmen) - and it worked.
But England's bowlers never aimed at Bradman (or any other Australian batsman, for that matter): their purpose was not to hit the Australian batsmen, but to get them to pop up catches.
So why did Australian batsmen get hit? Well, only two did in the 1932/33 test series - both to balls down the offside! Notably, Larwood first bowled Leg Theory in the 1928-9 (in Australia) and then again in the 1930 (in England) Ashes series without protest or even remark from the Australian team. It was only once Larwood proved devastatingly effective - in 1932/33, Larwood bowled 221 overs 42 maidens and took 33 for 644 - that Australia cricket authorities moved Heaven and Earth to have the rules of cricket changed to protect Bradman.
The real problem was simply that Larwood was just so damn fast, that no-one on the Australian team could figure what to do about him. In the 1932/33 series, Larwood reached an apotheosis of speed, accuracy and hostility. 'Gubby' Allen - the 'other' pace bowler in England's bowling attack - notably didn't agree with leg theory (for purely pragmatic reasons). But Allen bowled Leg Theory anyway, under orders from the England captain Jardine.
Allen, however, bowled much slower than Larwood - fast medium at best and only medium fast most of the time. Even so, AllenBut becauseeffectiveAustralianrelentlessshamelesslydemonised.
if you're wondering, England batsmen were frequently hit by Australian fast bowlers over the decades - as well as by those of other nations, for that matter. Spofforth spread terror in his day, as did Charlie Turner, Ray Lindwall and Keith Miller. in the 1970s and 1980s, English batsmen took a relentless battering from Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, as well as an array of lethally fast West Indian bowlers such as: Wes Hall, Chuck Griffiths, Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, Wayne Daniel, Joel Garner and Michael Holding to name but a few. And that's all long before Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc came along.
But I would say that England never moved to have the very Laws of Cricket changed in order to protect English batsmen from having to take a hammering.
Great post, thats point i did saw some footage in which allen bowling to leg side field.
The premise of your argument is right, Larwood was effective.
However, Larwood hit a number of Australians, many times in 1932/33 series.
Woodfull and Oldfield are shown here both batting to conventional fields. What upset the Australians was happen after Woodfull was hit.
It was last ball of the over, so Allen bowled the next one while Woodfullgot a breather. It was a maiden.
Woodfull who was a very gentile man, shaped up and Larwood was starting his run in. Jardine at mid on pulled up Larwood, and pronounced a change of the field to the fast leg theory field (6 leg side etc). This act led to the unsportsmanlike behaviour telegram, kicking a man when he was down...
As well Oldfield had a plate near his temple from shrapnel wounds from WW1 as a stretcher bearer. Both sides knew this, so the short ball that Oldfield pulled into his eye, could literally have killed him.
The Australians were also more realistic about the tactics and future employment of them. The crowds wanted to see a lovely struck cover drive or an aggressive square cut. Most of these shots had disappeared while the Australians were batting in this series. Crowds had spent good money in the depression years to watch high class Australian batsmen hit off side shots, not watch them dodging and weaving. Once Nottinghamshire employed them in the UK the following summer, then every County started using them as well even if they didn't have the bowlers to do so. Lord's/MCC soon realised that this negative cricket could lead to its demise so rules were put in place to limit its use.
Another problem with the post is all the stuff going on in the background.
Jardine had ordered Voce and Bowes to bowl beamers at India batsmen (dark conditions, crowd in front of sightscreens) in 1932 (English summer), which both bowlers refused. They were reprimanded by Jardine after the game. As well, in the 5th Bodyline Test, he had sent Larwood in as nightwatchman after bowling Australia out that day AND kept him on the field after Larwood broke his foot in Australians 2nd Innings. So Jardine had a streak in him that was pitiless.
Jardine was none to pleased about his previous tour of Australia in 1928, especially the crowds. He was out for revenge. Bradman was there beacon of hope/light. As we all know now, Jardine studied his Oval Innings of 1930 and determined that Bradman flinched from one short ball from Larwood.
So even after Bodyline and all angst both in Australia and county cricket, he employed it against West Indies in 1933. Wisden stated the it was within the law but not nice, no doubt a nod that no positive cricket was played.
As well, the English Bodyline tour was meant to be a goodwill tour because the UK government had sent the head of Bank of England out to get Australia out of the Depression but unfortunately he had pillaged the Australian monetary system for the UK government. The UK government apologied and let's it be known that Ashes tour will help get the Australians out of the doldrums. Unfortunately Jardine was the wrong choice of captain. Rather had a nice jovial diplomat, he came across as aloof and arrogant, the exact opposite of what the UK government wanted. He did hardly any speeches.
Larwood on the whole, was handled well when Bodyline was employed if you consider his efforts trying to get wickets with those fields. He garnered most of his wickets with conventional fields and tactics, which makes the Bodyline line even more farcical. If England played normally, they might have easily defeated Australia in Australia again without any controversy as they had done so in 1928, again against an ageing team which would have called for more younger blood. That they didn't ensured the older players had something more to play for in England in 1934 without Larwood and Jardine present.
PS Allen didn't bowl Bodyline at all, as he was an amateur and had stated many times before and after the series that he wouldn't. Jardine couldn't force him to bowl it anyway. Larwood, Voce and Bowes had to bowl it as they were professionals, amateurs played for the love of it.
I agree with your other point that England never changed the rules with other fast bowlers bowling at Englishmen bodies. England need/ed to create their own fast men over time. No doubt, if they did or do, they will employ them in this role
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@@Wayne.J Good comment. Jardine kept Larwood on the field after he was injured until Bradman was out (not long) as he felt Larwood had a psychological effect on him. Bradman did make a rash shot to get out. Both men walked off the field at the same time.
Bodyline reduced Bradman's average by almost half as compared to normal play in the following series. I doubt England playing normally would have resulted in winning the Ashes. Yes - most of Larwood's wickets were conventional but the Bodyline bowling created doubt in the batsman mind.
The 'professionals had no choice but to bowl Bodyline' is not concrete. Jardine offered to opt out of the team due to his poor batting form and also because of the tactics. The team gave him a vote of confidence in his absence. The players especially Larwood have not criticized him or his tactics since - from what I have read.
David Frith in his book gives a history of Leg Theory bowling. It was used many times before this Bodyline series. Jardine received some aggressive bowling in the 5th test of the Bodyline series and in the following summer from the West Indies (when he made a century) and did not flinch or complain.
One of THE greatest fast bowlers of all time and he should have had a long and illustrious career with England. What the cricketing establishment did to him was an absolute disgrace and will remain a blot on English cricket forever.
He never deserved to be vilified in the way that he was. He had a talent for express pace bowling and used it.
I noted speed and it was 138 kph
A truly great English fast bowler - he definitely frightened Bradman in the Bodyline series
Some really good clips of the wrecker
Great bowling action, not a long run up for the pace at which he bowled. You could see how in no time the ball reaches the batsmen. Really fast and menacing, Larwood really deserved more playing years.
He was my great great great grandfathers cousin ❤ and just so happens I am a huge cricket fan although I’m only 13 he has inspired me to follow my dreams may he rest in peace ❤️ - Hettie
Great video Shame Larwood never played another Test after Bodyline in fact it was a disgrace.
One of the greatest Fast bowlers of the 20th century, Harold Larwood.
Bowlers will come and go, but Cricket goers in England and Australia will always remember him for centuries.
When I looked at this it struck me how natural and fluid Larwood's bowling action was. An athlete ahead of that time. Most of his contemporary fast bowlers had quirky bowling actions and couldn't generate much pace. The way he bowled reminds me of modern cricketer's .
Who's lakewood?
@@kingsrd1 oops I meant Larwood just a typo
Possibly the most perfect fast bowling action ever.
I agree ... he was poetry in motion ... a great great fast bowler of any era
No Darren Gough had a better more complete action.
@@MrDanallman No doubt why he won ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ but not in Larwood’s league as a bowling action.
Trueman had the best action for me, but Larwood seems to have had immense raw physical ability and flexibility. Truly gifted.
He seems to have an interesting grip on the ball too, with the thumb and ring finger higher in the ball than normal. I wonder if this actually helped him generate a few extra mph 🤔
A graceful, classical side-on action (not recommended for today's young quicks - they spend too long sitting down); an exhilarating brush-the-ear arm action (sorry, guys - shoulder injuries are the in-thing today); and a beautifully-balanced follow-through. Well, today's young fast bowlers do the job ... but they'll never do it with such style.
Really ? The thing I noted was how fats from brushing the ear he was. Not Malinga-sequel by any means but far from ram rod straight and upright. Lovely and fluid though.
Leslie Ames (England wicketkeeper about this time) tells how on the 1928-29 series there was a tour match being played up-country somewhere. Larwood didn't bowl in the first hour and the spectators began chanting "WE WANT LAR-WOOD! WE WANT LAR-WOOD!" until eventually captain Chapman threw him the ball. In his first over Larwood took four wickets and the chant immediately changed to "TAKE HIM OFF! TAKE HIM OFF!" :D
Despite the controversy in the next series Down Under, the Australian crowd warmly applauded him when he went in as nightwatchman in the last Test and stuck around long enough the next day to make 98.
Thanks for that Douglas.
4 wickets in his first over; amazing !
I must buy more books about these years in cricket.
I didn't see any cricket until 1963 - 10 years old. First test I saw was England / West Indies.
There were some pretty good 'quickie's' in that match too !
One of the all time greats....and he would down 3 pints at lunchtime!!! RIP Lol. We salute you.
The great Larwood ! Darren Gough went to visit him in ‘94/‘95!
I remember having a children's encyclopedia when I was about ten which had a piece about the Bodyline Tour and included a photo of Larwood's gather in the delivery stride. Even then, when I knew very little about cricket, I thought it the most beautiful picture in the encyclopedia and was fascinated by it. Sixty years later, Larwood's still seems to me THE perfect action, far better than Holding, Thompson, Akhtar or Lillee.
That is a beautiful fluid action.
As Douglas Jardine used to say "well bowled, Harold"!
Incredible that this guy was bowling this pace at a time when sport was way less focused on strength and fitness than it is today... just shows how perfect his action was
Larwood is one of only four bowlers to have bowled a ball that went for six byes. Also in Australia in 1932-33 he bowled a batsman with a delivery that broke a stump in two and knocked one of the bails a distance of 66 yards, a record which still stands today.
If true,that indicates that Larwood was as quick as Holding and Thomson. If I had to put money on it,I would say that he was.
@@AlunThomas-mp5qo nice stats 👍🙂
@@davifdavid4347 My memory was not entirely accurate there, I have checked it again and it actually happened in the MCC v Tasmania game on the 1928-29 tour, the bail distance was measured at 67 yards 6 inches and the dismissed batsman was Geoffrey Martin.
@AlunThomas-mp5qo Larwood still has a relative living in the southeast of London. I last saw and spoke to him about Harold a few years ago. His resemblance to this famous fast bowler was like looking at Harold in the mirror. I hope he's still alive.
Great video At the end of the film, when Fred Trueman asks Larwood if he had ever apologised, this was not about apologising for Bodyline - it was about apologising for injuring batman. Larwood goes on to ask Trueman if he had ever apologised for hitting a batsman, to which Trueman answered no.
It is often overlooked that Woodfall and Oldfield were not injured by Bodyline tactics, an orthodox field was in place on both occasions.
The speed of that bowling arm at 2:14 is amazing! What an action.
Tony Fordyce yeah can watch his action all day without getting bored
Bradman is facing that ball
His bowling speed was analysed and it was estimated that he bowled around the 140 - 150km mark which is fast even by today's standards . He could also extract a lot of bounce with a fairly short run up. A fantastic bowler who is now appreciated and respected by cricket fans and players worldwide.
Fastest in his era. Lovely strong flowing action. Accuracy. Think what modern coaching, video play backs would add.
He would be fastest in any era. Video playbacks and modern coaching does not make you bowl faster , having tremendous pace is something you're born with. Harold Larwood didn't need coaching his action was perfect.
What a beautiful action.
He literally frightened each and every batsman on earth , including me..his bowling action was spooky ..
Spooky??!!
Great bowler of all the time
As a fast bowling Aussie, Larwood was my idol growing up. I used to have the 20c piece setup on my practice pitch and try to hit it.
Wow! How old are you?
@@zcricket3890 46. I was a fairly successful pace bowler in my state for a few years when I was in my teens and early 20s.
i don’t think he was that famous in your teens and early 20s so you must have read about him in books
Harold Larwood simply the greatest English fast bowler....bowled at Express pace with great stamina...love by the English public...let down desperately by the cricket big wig idiots .....oh for a harold Harwood today ..we will never see his ilk again a great fast bowler and a great man.
He was great bowler who broke Australian proud and really Australian bestman afraid shaken
I LOVE cricket been some good PLAYER'S FOR ENGLAND wot a man the HART is still in ENGLAND. R I P frend😁
This discussion shouldnt be about the bodyline question.
The English batsmen have already gone on record from that era
assaying they were proffesionals who needed money from cricket
and if the Aussies retailiated they would have protested to Jardine and lords.
That would have been very interesting.
Why can't it just be about a great bowler who had over 1400 First class wickets and aimed at the stumps
so much over 700 of them were bowled.
the truly greates bowler in histor
"harold larwood" book biography is amazing
I'm from Nottingham and we hold Harold in the highest of regards. His book, as you'll agree, is an absolute masterpiece.
Love such flying bowler with pretty good action
Beautiful action and speed of his arm is insane. Greatest of his generation. Check how he flicks his wrist like a slingshot at 2:56
My Dad told me (this is before Jeff Thomson) that Larwood was the best Bowler England ever produced, and the fastest he has ever seen.
Sure he was
Probably Larwood was faster than Thomson.
This is Gold❤🏏✌
Used as the scape goat for Bodyline
Thanks!
Neil Matthews my pleasure mate
Harold Larwood was born the same year as my Grandpa, ten months apart (Grandpa was born in January 1904 and outlived Larwood by two years, dying in 1997). Neither man was known for his great stature!
They vilified him when he became batsmen's nightmares...now they celebrate him
Oh the irony
The bowling action of bowlers of those times is quite different from now. Batsmen standing position , footwork and playing shots are also quite different in those days when compared to now. But those are all so beautiful.
Poetry in motion !!
A lovely fluid action. Impressively quick, especially for a man of his height. No wonder he scared the opposition batsman.
Respect🙏👏
How cool that Short leg fielder was 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Beautiful action, rapid right arm, swung the ball around and had a sharp, skiddy bouncer. Probably his outstanding attribute was his greatness as a human being.
Lakewood should never have been banned, he was doing only what his captain told him. If someone was fired, it should have been Jardine..
He was never banned it was bodyline bowling that was banned larwood suffered an injury in last bodyline test he lost bit of his speed but he was still effective in county cricket its mcc who didnt want to select him because he refused to apologize
Who is this lakewood fella?
There's plenty of examples of English sporting authorities treating their hero's despicably such as the FA with Bobby Moore and MCC with Harold Larwood. A crime the people at the time weren't treated to seeing more of him and a measure of the man that he had the moral courage to say "no" I won't apologise for something I was told to do.
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showing you dont always ahve to be tall to be a fast bowler
Yes and this man starts the revolution of real fast bowling
A pity the music is way too loud--you can't possibly hear what the narrator is saying!Otherwise,a great video.
Greatest fast bowler of all time, Evidence - check out Bradman's stats against him and what his peers and next generation say. Love that the Australians so excepted him later in his life after the English had sacrificed him.
He wasn't even the greatest bowler in England at the time on the '30s. EA McDonald the expat was playing for Lancashire. In 1930, which was the Don's annus mirabilis Ted gothim lbw for 11. His action as smooth as Larwoods, in fact he was the first "Whispering Death."
My Dad told me that larwood was the fastest and most dangerous bowler ever played
There is one and the other Malcom Marshall.
Harold was not treated that well by the English establishment. He moved to Australia in 1950 after befriending Jack Fingleton, an Aussie batman who became a journo. Harold settled in Randwick, presumably so he could say he was at the Randwick end of the SCG. He died in 1995 after his very distinguished career.
"A tribute to world's fastest bowler" Ever heard of Jeff Thompson
FYI I remember that "interview" Fred Trueman did with him. Larwood said "Did you ever apologise Fred". Trueman said "No" and Larwood said "well there you are then".
As ever the powers that be in cricket, politics, finance etc are disgusting hypocrites.
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I already uploaded a video of michael holding
Mark wood bowling action looks same like him
Bob Crockett, cricket umpire from early 1900s to WW1 said Larwood was fast, but Ernie Jones was the FASTEST he saw, which includes Tibby Cotter who broke a few stumps. Then, despite what Bradman said about Tyson in the '50s, he gives the palm to Eddie Gilbert who got the Don for a duck. Knocked the bat from his hand and his cap from his head. Despite his speed Gilbert couldn't play for Australia, because, like Henry and Marsh 30 years before, he was black. Someone tell Pauline Hanson THAT story.
The way Jardine used him as a scapegoat for his tactics on returning to England was a disgrace. Jardine was touted as the Gentleman cricketer he had no class though.Larwood was the man of dignity and morals the MCC stunk of snobbery and contempt for the man who delivered the ashes.
They were so frighetened they banned him from test cricket .!
How fast was he?
It’s said anything b/w 95-100 mph
Fast enough..
Why is larwood never on the top 10 english fast bowlers he was he was the best😂
No Never, we apologise not.
According to Bradman,Larwood bowled at about 85mph.Somehow,I really don't think so!
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Could have done without the awful music , such a bloody foul din , ruined a good film.
Also a butcher who hurt many batsmen who never had any protection on their heads.
Had he been bowling today, he would be smashed all around mercilessly.
doesnt look express to me, will be wacked around in modern day cricket
English people are just disgraceful.. That. They discarded him after
The English people loved Larwood and still do. He is regarded as a hero and our finest ever fast bowler. He was let down by the authorities not the people
Can't agree with that..... The average Englishman and I'm speaking as a northerner loved him..... A truelly great bowler, would love to have seen him in tandem with Fred Trueman..... That would have been worth the entry fee
shoaib akhtar was the fastest
130ish. Stop mytholizing past to absolute cringe.
Terrible!