A drop-in pitch at Melbourne's VFL Park. One of the main innovations forced on Packer by the unavailability of major grounds was the hiring of non-cricket stadia. To get round the problems of pitch quality, Packer's groundsmen devised drop-in pitches, November 1977 © ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Geoff Boycott and Doug Insole arrive at the High Court during the Kerry Packer v TCCB hearing, London, October 14, 1977© The Cricketer International
Tony Greig leaves the Dorchester Hotel, London, October 3, 1977© Getty Images