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Controversies in 1981

6 incidents documented

🏏Explosive

The Underarm Bowling Incident

Australia vs New Zealand

1 February 1981

Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor to bowl the last ball underarm along the ground to prevent New Zealand from hitting a six to tie the match.

#underarm#greg chappell#trevor chappell
🏏Serious

Sunil Gavaskar's Walk-Off at Melbourne

Australia vs India

7 February 1981

Sunil Gavaskar was given out LBW to Dennis Lillee off a ball that clearly hit his bat first. He was so furious he tried to take his batting partner Chetan Chauhan off the field with him.

#gavaskar#lbw#walkoff
🥊Explosive

Dennis Lillee Kicks Javed Miandad

Australia vs Pakistan

22 November 1981

Dennis Lillee kicked Javed Miandad on the field, prompting Miandad to raise his bat as if to strike Lillee. Umpire Tony Crafter intervened to separate them.

#lillee#miandad#kick
🥊Serious

Sunil Gavaskar Tries to Walk Off with Partner — MCG 1981

Australia vs India

7 February 1981

Sunil Gavaskar was so furious with an LBW decision that he tried to take his batting partner Chetan Chauhan off the field with him in protest.

#gavaskar#walkoff#lbw
😂Mild

Ian Botham's Legendary Off-Field Antics

England vs Various

1981-07-21

Ian 'Beefy' Botham's off-field escapades were as legendary as his on-field heroics, making him cricket's original rock star.

#ian-botham#beefy#antics
😂Moderate

The Underarm Bowl — Cricket's Most Infamous Moment

Australia vs New Zealand

1981-02-01

Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor to bowl the last ball underarm along the ground to prevent New Zealand from hitting a six to tie, sparking outrage and eternal mockery.

#underarm#chappell#new-zealand