Ashely Mallett 5 for 114 vs England Headingley 4th Test 1972

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In this classic Test cricket moment, witness Ashley Mallett’s superb bowling performance as he claimed 5 wickets for 114 runs against England in the 4th Test at Headingley, Leeds, in 1972. Although England went on to win the match by 9 wickets, Mallett’s artistry with the ball earned high praise from cricket fans and experts alike. His teasing off-spin, high-arm action, and clever variations made him one of Australia’s finest off-spinners since World War II.  🎥 Relive the golden era of cricket and enjoy this vintage spell of Ashley Mallett — a true master of flight and bounce.  📅 Match: Australia vs England, 4th Test, Headingley, Leeds (1972) 🏏 Figures: 5 for 114 🇦🇺 Bowler: Ashley Mallett (Australia)  Hashtags: #AshleyMallett #ClassicCricket #Headingley1972 #Ashes1972 #AustraliaVsEngland #CricketHistory #VintageCricket #TestCricket #SpinBowling #CricketLegends #AshesMoments #CricketHighlights

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00:00Ashley Mallet, the tall and graceful Australian offspinner, was a master craftsman who graced

00:06the game between 1968 and 1980, representing Australia in 38 test matches and 9 Wonder

00:13Internationals.

00:14Ashley Mallet, artistry with the ball, earned him admiration from both teammates and opponents.

00:20In the four tests at Headingley Leeds in 1972, Ashley Mallet produced a memorable spell of

00:265 for 114 against England, so let's relive his fine piece of cricketing history as Ashley

00:32Mallet mesmerizing spell at Headingley continues to echo through time, a reminder of his elegant

00:38precision and enduring contribution to Australian cricket.

00:51He caught it short leg, Greg Chappell, good start for the Australians this morning, Mallet

00:57his first wicket in a test match on this tour, inside edge from Luckhurst, bat onto the pad

01:03and a fine catch there by Greg Chappell, that was good anticipation

01:21Must be close, yes indeed that wasn't a particularly good stroke from Fletcher I don't think

01:27that was a very lackadaisical shot, and the ball spinning back inside a very tentative defensive

01:34push over the back.

01:40He's gone for the hit, he's skied it, and it's going straight to mid-off, a very simple catch to the Australian

02:02captain there, and John Edrich gone for 45.

02:17And he's bowled him, and a bad shot there, D'Oliveira, similar shot in fact to the one that Doug

02:37all just played.

02:53Although Australia eventually succumbed to a nine wicket defeat, his performance stood out as a

02:59beacon of class and control. With his teasing upspin, clever variation, and subtle change of flight,

03:06he consistently troubled England's finest baseman on a pitch that offered little assistance.

03:12Beyond his bowling, Ashley Mallet was equally dependable in the field.

03:15His brilliant reflexes and anticipation at gully often turned half chances into wickets.

03:21Standing tall at over six feet, his high arm action allowed him to extract bounce and drift that

03:27unsettled even the most accomplished players of the spin bowling. A mainstay of Australian side through

03:33the late 1960s and 1970s, he was widely regarded as the Australian's most successful spinner after

03:41World War II. His intelligence, composure, and relentless pursuit of perfection made him a true

03:48gentleman of the game. If you like this video, please comment, share, and subscribe. Thank you very much.

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