Controversies in 1911

2 incidents documented

Barnes and Foster Reclaim the Ashes — England in Australia 1911-12

Australia vs England

1912-03-01

England's seam pair Sydney Barnes and Frank Foster shared 66 of the 95 Australian wickets to fall as Plum Warner's MCC side, captained by Johnny Douglas after Warner fell ill, lost the opening Test in Sydney and then won four in a row to take the series 4-1.

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⭐Mild

Sydney Barnes' Melbourne Burst — Four Wickets for One Run, 1911

Australia vs England

1911-12-30

On the opening morning of the second Test at Melbourne, Sydney Barnes reduced Australia to 38 for four with an opening burst that took out Bardsley, Kelleway, Hill and Armstrong for a single run. Australia still won the match, but the spell entered cricket folklore.

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