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In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident.
The row erupted over controversial "Bodyline" tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes.
Photo: Australian captain W Woodfull ducks to avoid rising ball from Larwood. Getty Images
By BBC World Service4.3
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In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident.
The row erupted over controversial "Bodyline" tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes.
Photo: Australian captain W Woodfull ducks to avoid rising ball from Larwood. Getty Images

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