As widely marked on social media today, 14 November is the 121st anniversary of the birth of one of Nottinghamshire's greatest men ever, Harold Larwood.
Below is the earliest mention [that I have found]of the term "bodyline" used in the Nottingham Evening Post on the 28 December 1932. There are earlier uses of the term, but those are related to carriage design rather than cricket.
Interesting, there has been talk of Wood and Archer bowling a form of "bodyline" in the soon to start Ashes series. Wood injury issue puts that in doubt I think England have a good group of fast medium bowlers, including Josh, but they take wickets by pitching the ball on a good length with late movement.
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