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gland between 1924 and 1938. A right-arm fast bowler, he was considered by many
commentators to be the finest bowler of his generation. He was the main exponent
of the bowling style known as "bodyline", developed under the guidance of Engla
nd's combative captain Douglas Jardine as a response to the domination of Austra
lia's leading batsman, Don Bradman. The tactic was used with considerable succes
s in the 1932 33 Test series, but the Australians' description of the method as "u
nsportsmanlike" soured cricketing relations between the two countries. Larwood r
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War, he and his family emigrated to Australia, where he was warmly welcomed, in
contrast to his cricketing days. He paid several subsequent visits to England,
and was honoured at his old county ground, Trent Bridge, where a stand was named
after him. In 1993 he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire
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