'Ball of the century? That was my job' - Ashes 'rhino' Harris
Summary
The article discusses the role of Ryan Harris in the legendary 2013-14 Ashes cricket series between Australia and England. Harris, often overshadowed by teammate Mitchell Johnson, is credited with one of the great deliveries, dubbed the 'ball of the century' by some. Although Harris's career was plagued by injuries and late starts, he became a key player for Australia, especially in matches against England.Key Facts
- The event discussed is the Ashes cricket series between Australia and England.
- Mitchell Johnson took 37 wickets in the 2013-14 series, leading to Australia's 5-0 victory.
- Ryan Harris delivered a famous ball to dismiss England's captain, Alastair Cook, which some called the 'ball of the century.'
- Harris had the option to play for England due to his father being born in Leicester.
- Harris faced career challenges, including injuries and a late Test debut at age 31.
- Australia lost the earlier Ashes series in 2010-11, and Harris dealt with injuries during this time.
- Team dynamics and strategy changes played a significant role in Australia's performance during the series.
- Harris believed the team left the 2013 series with motivation for the subsequent rematch.
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