Regarding underarm.
In 1827, nine top English cricketers (including Fuller Pilch) refused to play a match. They signed the following letter:
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In 1827, nine top English cricketers (including Fuller Pilch) refused to play a match. They signed the following letter:
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"We, the undersigned, do agree that we will not play the third match between All-England and Sussex, which is intended to be played at Brighton in July or August unless the Sussex bowlers bowl fair – this is, abstain from throwing".
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By throwing they meant roundarm ("using a roundarm action, the bowlers extend their arm about 90 degrees from their body at the point where they release the ball").
Think Malinga or Kedar but never above the shoulder. WG Grace bowled roundarm.
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Think Malinga or Kedar but never above the shoulder. WG Grace bowled roundarm.
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Anything but underarm was considered unsporting back then.
A century and a half later, underarm was considered unsporting.
I find this fascinating.
A century and a half later, underarm was considered unsporting.
I find this fascinating.
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