Underarm Bowling Incident of 1981
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Author: EndXA
Date: 6/23/2026
Article Summary:
The 1981 underarm bowling incident was a sporting controversy that occurred during a One Day International cricket match between Australia and New Zealand, where Australian captain Greg Chappell instructed his bowler Trevor Chappell to deliver the final ball underarm, preventing New Zealand from tying the match.