8 most disgraceful acts in the history of Cricket

Bodyline bowling

What is a bodyline bowling? It is a tactic where the bowlers bowl at the body of the batsman in an attempt to get him injured and hoping that when he defends himself with his bat, there are chances that he could be caught by one of several fielders standing close by.

The tactic was devised by the visiting English bowlers during their 1932–33 Ashes tour of Australia to keep Australia's Don Bradman at bay.

This was considered by critics to be intimidatory, physically threatening and disgraceful. However, as time passed by, the ICC changed Laws of Cricket and now, the bowlers are allowed to bowl two bouncers an over and not more than two fielders can be positioned behind square.