England vs Australia, 2nd Test at London, Jun 22 1972 - Match Result

Leading an Ashes tour for the first time, Ian Chappell ignored advice from the press, former players, and his grandmother, and saved his captaincy in the process

In which the author tries to cover up a faux pas made while talking to the Queen

Forty-odd years ago, Australia went into a Lord's Test as underdogs, one down in the series, and came out smelling of roses

In the Ashes series of 1972 the weather was hostile, the pitches indifferent and crowds at Old Trafford and Headingley stayed away