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The Underarm Incident 1981: Cricket's Most Unsporting Moment

The full story of the Underarm Incident on 1 February 1981 — when Australia's Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor Chappell to bowl the final ball underarm to prevent New Zealand from hitting a six to tie the match. The event that changed cricket Law.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 28, 2026
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