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Did you know? The cricket "Bodyline" series (England-Australia 1932-33) was so aggressive — bowlers aimed at the body — that it nearly caused a diplomatic break between the UK and Australia. The Australian prime minister threatened formal complaints.

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The cricket "Bodyline" series (England-Australia 1932-33) was so aggressive — bowlers aimed at the body — that it nearly caused a diplomatic break between the UK and Australia. The Australian prime minister threatened formal complaints.

De cricket "Bodyline"-serie (Engeland-Australia 1932-33) was zo agressief — bowlers richtten op het lichaam — dat het bijna leidde tot een diplomatieke breuk tussen het Verenigd Koninkrijk en Australië. Australische premier dreigde met formele klachten.

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