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Underarm 40 years on: 'What a stupid way to finish a great game'

Kurt Bayer
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South Island Head of News·NZ Herald·
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Today marks 40 years since the underarm incident, where an Australian bowler rolled a ball along the ground to prevent New Zealand batsman Brian McKechnie from hitting a six off the final ball of the match. A disgusted Bruce Edgar had a prime view of the infamous episode and spoke with Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer to reflect on a moment that changed New Zealand sport forever.

Exhausted and sweaty, arms folded and fuming. Unbeaten on a 102, Bruce Edgar's

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