How has the physicality of Test cricket evolved from Larwood and Bodyline to?

gulab

In October 2002, while pursuing my doctorate at Oxford University researching the background of Indian cricket, I received a call from a London-based auctioneer. He sounded really excited on the phone and had assisted me with material. He said to me, "Come and see what I have found." I couldn't believe it when I saw him the following day. In fact, I had a letter from Douglas Jardine addressed to Duleepsinhji in my hand, stating that Jardine wanted to talk to his premier batsman about how he had finally managed to stop Donald Bradman. I could not have written the letter on my meager student stipend.

gopal

The shift in Test cricket's physicality over time reflects the changing demands on players, from the aggressive tactics of Larwood and Bodyline to the athleticism seen in Rabada and Rahul.

vishnu

The transformation in playing styles highlights the increased emphasis on fitness and agility in modern Test cricket, contrasting with the more robust strategies employed in the Larwood and Bodyline era.

sourav

The evolution of physicality in Test cricket mirrors the sport's adaptation to a faster-paced, dynamic game, where players like Rabada and Rahul showcase a combination of skill, strength, and endurance on the field.