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John Emburey and Terry Alderman, Edgbaston 1981

John Emburey and Terry Alderman, Edgbaston 1981

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 In the fourth episode of Ashes to Ashes, former England off-spinner John Emburey and the series' leading wicket-taker, Australia's Terry Alderman, share their memories of the fourth Test of the magical 1981 series. If the preceding Test at Headingley had been turned on its head by Ian Botham's extraordinary assault with the bat, at Edgbaston he grabbed the ball when all seemed lost and embarked on an unforgettable spell. Emburey and Alderman recall the topsy-turvy match and the epic Sunday evening session when Botham ran through Australia and lifted the nation's spirits for the second time in a miraculous fortnight.  Narrated by Chief Sports Writer Paul Hayward, and introduced by Cricket Correspondent Scyld Berry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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It was very interesting to hear the thoughts of Terry Alderman who specialised in stellar performances during two Ashes tours. 81 was a series for the gods and his insight into the Australian perspective during the Edgbaston test was fascinating.

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