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Michael Henderson's avatar

The mood was grim, Paul.

Very different at Old Trafford!

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Ian F's avatar

Was there as a 10 year old. Ticket was £1, pay on the day.

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Paul Matcham's avatar

That is a wonderful picture of the atmosphere generated by the 1981 Ashes series Michael, thank you.

I understand the atmosphere in the long room at Lord’s when Botham made his way to the home dressing room having secured his pair, as captain, was the worst he had ever experienced. The members greeted him with their backs turned. There was total silence.

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