'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat
Summary
The article describes how England's cricket team used to travel to Australia by ship for the Ashes series. David Larter, a player from the last team to go by boat in 1962-63, shared his experiences of the long journey and the benefits of bonding with teammates on the ocean liner. This journey was part of preparing for the matches against Australia, a historic cricketing rivalry.Key Facts
- The Ashes is a famous cricket series between England and Australia.
- In the past, players traveled by ship to Australia, which took weeks.
- David Larter was part of the last England squad to travel by boat for the Ashes in 1962-63.
- The trip included both flying to Aden and then a 10-day voyage to Australia.
- The journey helped players bond and prepare as a team.
- Players maintained fitness on the ship with exercises and other activities.
- Gordon Pirie, a British athlete, helped organize fitness sessions on board.
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