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Steve Harmison First Ball Wide Ashes

2006 • Cricket • Player Mistake • Bowling Error
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THE STORY

On November 23, 2006, during the first Test of the Ashes series at Brisbane's Gabba, England's Steve Harmison bowled the opening delivery so wide that it reached second slip, where captain Andrew Flintoff caught it. This wide delivery set the tone for a challenging series for England, who were defeated by Australia.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Harmison's wide delivery became emblematic of England's struggles in the 2006–07 Ashes series, which they lost 5–0.

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