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'It felt like God's hand on my brain' - the day England were humbled by teenager

'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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