September 1, 1981. End of a magical series with a rather subdued final day at The Oval. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the final Test match of the magnificent 1981 Ashes which saw Mike Brearley and Allan Knott play for England for the last time in their careers.
Read MoreAshes 1981: Ian Botham's second miracle in 12 days
August 2, 1981. For the second consecutive Test, an Ian Botham miracle converted a certain victory into defeat for the Australians. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the day when the great all-rounder picked up 5 for 1 in 28 balls.
Read More500:1 - The Headingley Miracle
July 21, 1981. For the very first time a Test match became uniquely and universally identifiable by the name of a suburb and two digits — Headingley ’81. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at that incredible heist pulled off by Ian Botham’s genius followed by the flop haired magic of Bob Willis.
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