the Bodyline series of 1932-33 this series is perhaps the most controversial in the history of cricket it was a battle not just between two teams but between two cricketing philosophies England versus Australia and England had a plan to stop the Unstoppable Don Bradman Bradman was in the form of his life and the english team led by Douglas Jardine devised a strategy to counter his Brilliance aggressive Bodyline bowling tactics changed cricket rules forever talk about gamechanging the English Bowlers particularly Harold lwood bold fast short pitch deliveries aimed at the body of the batsman this tactic was effective but highly dangerous leading to a lot of ill feeling between the two teams and their supporters the series had a lasting impact on the game leading to changes in the laws of cricket to ensure the safety of the players