'It felt like God's hand on my brain' - the day England were humbled by teenager
Summary
This article recounts the unexpected debut of Australian cricketer Ashton Agar during the first Ashes Test in 2013. Agar, then a teenager, surprised everyone by scoring the highest ever runs by a number 11 batsman in Test cricket on his debut.Key Facts
- Ashton Agar was 19 years old when he made his Test debut for Australia.
- His selection was considered a major surprise, known as an "Ashes bombshell."
- Agar scored 98 runs, the highest score ever by a number 11 batsman in Test cricket.
- He was selected amid a chaotic period in Australian cricket, including a coaching change.
- Agar's family flew from Melbourne to watch his debut at the last minute.
- He played a total of two Ashes Tests in 2013 and five Test caps in total for Australia.
- His debut took place during the Ashes Test series between Australia and England in Nottingham.
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