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Tatler cover - Victorious England cricketers
England cricketers of 1933 featured on the cover of The Tatler at the time of a tour in Australia where they played five test matches and won the Ashes four matches to one. The tour was highly controversial because of the Bodyline bowling tactics used by the England team under the captaincy of Douglas Jardine. Portraits of cricketers shown are Sutcliffe, Jardine (captain), Hammond, Bowes, Allen and Voce. Date: 1933
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The Triumph of English Cricket: A Tatler Cover Story on the Victorious 1933 English Cricket Team In the winter of 1932-1933, the English cricket team embarked on a controversial tour of Australia, where they were to play five test matches against their formidable opponents. The tour, which became infamous for the Bodyline bowling tactics employed by the English team under the captaincy of Douglas Jardine, was a pivotal moment in the history of cricket. The cover of The Tatler magazine from December 1933, showcases the victorious English cricket team, who managed to regain the Ashes by winning four out of the five test matches. The portraits of the cricketers featured on the cover include W.E.S. Sutcliffe, Douglas Jardine (captain), L.H. T. Bowes, H.S. Alleyn, and L.C. Voce. The Bodyline bowling tactics, which involved bowling the ball directly at the batsman's body, causing significant discomfort and distraction, were highly controversial. The Australian crowd reacted strongly to this new tactic, and the tension between the two teams reached a boiling point during the third test match at Adelaide. Despite the controversy, the English team, led by Jardine's unyielding determination, managed to overcome the challenges and emerge victorious. The Tatler's cover image captures the triumphant spirit of the team, with each player's determined gaze and confident posture reflecting their unwavering commitment to the game. This iconic cover image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the 1933 English cricket team and their historic victory in the face of adversity. The image remains a significant moment in the annals of cricket history, and a reminder of the passion, controversy, and spirit that defines this beloved sport.
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