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The Most Infamous Moment In NZ Sporting History?

December 07, 202500:54
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And there was this commotion happening
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in the middle and we were sort of
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looking from the sideways thinking,
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"What are they talking about?" And then
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the penny [music] dropped. Greg had told
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his brother Trevor to bowl under us.
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This is the largest playing arena in the
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world of cricket. The boundaries are
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bigger than anywhere else. Brian is
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coming in to face his first ball. Brian
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is a good guy, but there was no chance
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in Hill that he was going to hit a six.
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It becomes obvious that Greg has told
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Trevor to bowl underarm, and Trevor's
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looking at his brother saying, "I don't
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want to do this." And Greg is saying,
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"I'm sorry, you have to do it." And Rod
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Marsh is the wicket keeper sort of
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wagging his head saying, "No, no, don't
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do it." And [music] anyway, it happened.
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It was in the rules that you could do
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this, but no one ever, it's one of those
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rules you never know about. You never
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would think of doing it. And then it
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happened. We realized we're on to a
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winner pretty early. that this gave us
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the moral high ground that 44 years
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later we've still got with Australia.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are taken on a thrilling journey through one of cricket's most infamous moments: the underarm bowling incident. The tension builds as the narrator recounts the chaotic scene unfolding in the largest cricket arena, where Greg convinces his brother Trevor to execute a controversial play that would go down in history. With a mix of disbelief and excitement, the audience is drawn into the moral complexities of the game, as players and spectators alike grapple with the implications of this unexpected tactic. The emotional weight of the moment resonates, highlighting the fine line between strategy and sportsmanship, and leaving listeners pondering the lasting impact of such a decision on the sport and its fans.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most chaotic
  • 95
    Biggest crowd reaction
  • 92
    Most iconic moment
  • 90
    Most shocking

Episode Highlights

  • The Underarm Bowling Incident
    In a shocking turn, Greg instructs Trevor to bowl underarm, breaking cricket norms.
    “I don't want to do this.”
    @ 00m 24s
    December 07, 2025
  • A Moral High Ground
    44 years later, the incident still resonates as a pivotal moment in cricket history.
    “We realized we're on to a winner pretty early.”
    @ 00m 45s
    December 07, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • First Ball00:14
  • Underarm Bowling00:22
  • Unexpected Rules00:36
  • Historical Impact00:51