England used the bodyline tactic to counter the prolific run scoring of Australian batter Don Bradman and to win back the Ashes. While the English team won the five-match series 4β1, the victory was overshadowed by injuries, tensions between the teams, crowd unrest, and strained diplomatic relations. The series remains among the most controversial and enduring events in the history of cricket, and it eventually led to changes in the rules of the game to restrict bodyline-style bowling.
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