Great memories of an Ashes series, I remember having followed on the radio with huge interest. I was merely fifteen years old then. Quite a few of the players seen here are no more in this world. May God bless their souls! I also notice how the on-field environment has changed significantly over the years. There is an air of modesty as players celebrate their 'small' achievements, quite unlike the belligerence and weird antics in evidence today. But there have been significant advancements in the quality of the game as well. I am not sure if I am being unduly judgmental, but the game has certainly become more competitive. Thanks for uploading this quaint gem! ❤
Total Legend Richie B , universally loved by cricket fans all over. I just missed this as a kid, about 10/11, I know most of the names from the later 70s tests, GG Arnold, he looks about 40 years younger than I remember him ;) and Mr Lillee's run up, what a legend. I share the same Back Surgery Op and Surgeon with him, Mr Einstein, UK, he was still working when I last looked..
According to the Australians, they were “dudded” in this match. This was because England prepared a turning wicket and had better spinners. Same as Old Trafford 1956. It’s ok, of course, to under prepare pitches when you have better fast bowlers (Brisbane 1974).
It was impossible to deliberately produce fusarium at a cricket ground. It was down to some very strange weather in the run upt to the game. 1956 was, I'm told, a very wet summer and a lot of (uncovered) pitches favoured spin. The Old Trafford pitch was, for much of the game, a slow turner. It only became difficult late on the last day when the sun came out. Apparently some of the Australian attempts to play off breaks were comical.
If it's the Ashes video I think you're referring to they virtually skipped over England's 1st innings completely - despite Ray Illingworth giving a masterclass on how to bat on a 'difficult' wicket against very good spinners Mallett and Inverarity.
50 years on it is great to appreciate an excellent English side. 50 years ago I hated th em too much to appreciate them. Such is over zelous national pride.
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Great memories of an Ashes series, I remember having followed on the radio with huge interest. I was merely fifteen years old then.
Quite a few of the players seen here are no more in this world. May God bless their souls!
I also notice how the on-field environment has changed significantly over the years. There is an air of modesty as players celebrate their 'small' achievements, quite unlike the belligerence and weird antics in evidence today. But there have been significant advancements in the quality of the game as well. I am not sure if I am being unduly judgmental, but the game has certainly become more competitive.
Thanks for uploading this quaint gem! ❤
Total Legend Richie B , universally loved by cricket fans all over. I just missed this as a kid, about 10/11, I know most of the names from the later 70s tests, GG Arnold, he looks about 40 years younger than I remember him ;) and Mr Lillee's run up, what a legend. I share the same Back Surgery Op and Surgeon with him, Mr Einstein, UK, he was still working when I last looked..
According to the Australians, they were “dudded” in this match. This was because England prepared a turning wicket and had better spinners. Same as Old Trafford 1956. It’s ok, of course, to under prepare pitches when you have better fast bowlers (Brisbane 1974).
It was impossible to deliberately produce fusarium at a cricket ground. It was down to some very strange weather in the run upt to the game.
1956 was, I'm told, a very wet summer and a lot of (uncovered) pitches favoured spin. The Old Trafford pitch was, for much of the game, a slow turner. It only became difficult late on the last day when the sun came out. Apparently some of the Australian attempts to play off breaks were comical.
The ball was turning quite a bit for Mallett, I can’t see why Ian Chappell was so upset about this pitch..
Thanks for this. Seen the 1972 Ashes video but never seen these highlights. Thanks again.
If it's the Ashes video I think you're referring to they virtually skipped over England's 1st innings completely - despite Ray Illingworth giving a masterclass on how to bat on a 'difficult' wicket against very good spinners Mallett and Inverarity.
50 years on it is great to appreciate an excellent English side. 50 years ago I hated th em too much to appreciate them. Such is over zelous
national pride.
We all suffer from that from time to time :)
Brian Luckhurst R.I.P.
RIP;
RichieB
Ted D
Jim L
Peter W
Luckhurst P
Edrich J
Basil D
Tony G
Illingworth R
Rod M
Mallett A
Rod just looks wrong without the 'tache.
R.I.P. Ashley Mallett
Love the wild celebrations at the fall of every Australian wicket....I mean its only "The Ashes "..I suppose...!!!!
If they had DRS then half the decisions would have been overturned especially the LBWs
The infamous Fusarium test....
Some of the outs given look dubious and would've been reversed by DRS today.
RIP Rowdy
Rod Marsh, no mo!
36:58 looks out to me.
Did Benaud live his entire life as a 60 year old?
Younger.
Seems like he acquired a well-fitting wig in later life and career.
Ashley Chuckit strikes again.....
Never called in any country - you are speaking rubbish.
@@johnpsalinger173Quite right!
Worse commentator ever, Richie Benaud. Commentated for decades.
Annoying commentator
Completely disagree. Richie Benaud was brilliant - the best ever.