The John Dyson catch was increadible. He dropped Botham from a easier chance in the same position earlier in the innings. If he'd taken that one we wouldn't have had Botham's famous ton, come to that Botham was also dropped by Mike Whitney from a difficult skier. The two points that occur to me are that those chances in my opinion make Botham's ton a little overrated, still a very exiting innings and that Knotty must have felt there is no justice as his slashing cut shot was pushed towards Dyson by a strong gust of wind according to those present.
@wolves7655
27 күн бұрын
One of the greatest catches ever from John Dyson. You know it is when the home crowd bursts into massive applause. It was so good from the opposition that the crowd cant help themselves. I think Bothams innings at Old Trafford was fantastic and the way he batted would inevitably give the oppositon a chance once or twice. But after the morning session with regular Aussie wickets and Chris Tavare they were just beyond thrilled to see Botham smashing it all over Old Trafford.
@markhayward7400
Жыл бұрын
Dennis Lillee, off a shortened run here, looks no more than fast medium pace. John Emburey, with his short back lift and minimum of foot movement, dealt with him comfortably.
@wolves7655
6 ай бұрын
Ken Palmer in Australias second innings gives Wood out caught behind when the ball comes off either the top of his pad or his leg (nowhere near his bat or glove). He then gives Hughes out LBW while hes playing a shot and the ball is not close to pitching in line. The following day he gives Marsh out caught behind to a non existent nick and then Bright is given out caught behind after the ball comes off the batsmens thigh. Its a truly disgraceful performance by an umpire who seemed determined that the Aussies would not chase down this world record total.
@wolves7655
27 күн бұрын
@northernhound3899 I wouldnt disagree with your general point. I am English and the 1981 Ashes was what made me fall in love with test cricket. I have highlights of the 78-79 and 82-83 Ashes series and England were the victims to some truly horrendous umpiring. But as an England fan watching the highlights of this great test decades later, I feel very strongly that the umpiring from Ken Palmer was at the very least incompetent and at worst corrupt. That second Australian innings sits uneasily with me as they were victim to some incomprehensible decisions. If memory serves they lost by about 100 runs after chasing just over 500. Who knows what would have happened had those English appeals been adjudged correctly and turned down? I do think Palmers umpiring deserved to be highlighted.
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