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4 unusual facts about Arthur Morris


Alec Bedser

In the first Test of the 1954–55 tour of Australia he was suffering from shingles and took 1/131 as seven catches were dropped off his bowling, including Arthur Morris (153) before he had scored - and England lost by an innings.

Arthur Morris

Speculation linked his difficulties on the field to his personal relationships: during the tour Morris had fallen in love with English showgirl Valerie Hudson; he spotted her when she was performing in the Crazy Gang vaudeville show at London's Victoria Palace.

Noor Ali

Only three other players: Arthur Morris, Nari Contractor and Aamer Malik have hit centuries in both innings of their debut first-class match.

Norman Yardley

He did not bowl in the first six matches, but in his first over of the tour dismissed Arthur Morris who had already scored a century.



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