How much did slip cordons affect McGrath's and Wasim's records?

[Coronis]

Tbf I think that match was an instance justifying the spirit of cricket. It was a testimonial match played for enjoyment sans the hard edge of a test or first class match.

The English season ended with festival matches where players could let off steam and enjoy the game after a long season.

Bowling a series of bumpers in a match like that is a bit **** and Miller was a jerk for doing so and especially for the reason he did.

I mean it was still a first class match.

I also kinda like it, I mean Bradman in the 48 tour specifically encouraged them to bowl fast and aggressive - good on Miller putting it back on him. Its actually very interesting reading some of the accounts of that tour, particularly wrt to Miller and Bradman.

 

[the big bambino]

I mean it was still a first class match.

I also kinda like it, I mean Bradman in the 48 tour specifically encouraged them to bowl fast and aggressive - good on Miller putting it back on him. Its actually very interesting reading some of the accounts of that tour, particularly wrt to Miller and Bradman.

Its an interesting relationship for sure. A real alpha clash. It seems Bradman was intent on settling scores and using Lindwall and Miller as his agents and Miller, in particular, didn't appreciate it. There was an occasion when England were caught on a wet wicket in Brisbane the previous ashes and Bradman urged Miller to grind the advantage in against England. Edrich was one of the batsmen and Miller reflected on what he was asked to do and contrasted it with the batsmen's predicament. Edrich was a brave man and decorated for service in the war and Miller didn't think a mere game justified such a cutthroat attitude.

Miller's character and experiences must have been a challenge for Bradman, though he would've been used to dealing with some strong personalities. You can only speculate why Miller missed selection for the SA tour. Maybe as a selector Bradman would make decisions I don't think he would've made as a captain. Plus the SA tour was not as high status as an Ashes and Bradman thought it an opportunity to discipline Miller without it being too consequential.