When McCabe inspired a nation
David Sygall remembers a stout little batsman from Sydney who stood up to - and conquered - the might of the British Empire's fastest bowlers
The Surfer
25-Feb-2013
David Sygall remembers a stout little batsman from Sydney who stood up to - and conquered - the might of the British Empire's fastest bowlers. He writes:
While Stan McCabe's dauntless 187 not out against England in the infamous Bodyline series did not win Australia the Ashes, the team that lost the urn at The Oval this month could draw some inspiration from the bald-headed battler's unyielding innings at the SCG in 1932.
He adds that the bat with which McCabe mastered Harold Larwood and Bill Voce has re-emerged and will be auctioned next month at Cromwell's Auction House.
McCabe's classic came against a Douglas Jardine-inspired England side. Check out Christopher Douglas's tribute to Jardine as well.