1981 Ridiculous Ashes - Third Test

About this episode

Alex and Dan discuss the largely forgotten third Test of the 1981 Ashes at Headingley, highlighting its absurd moments.

Alex and Dan are off to Headingley for the third Test, an unremarkable match that has mostly been forgotten by all but the most obsessive of cricket fans. Despite this, they uncover some moments of absurdity, including prototype Peter Siddles, England hair quotas and a tragic lack of Bane narration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex, Dan

Topics covered

• cricket
• Third Test
• absurdity
• England cricket
• 1981 Ashes

Keywords

• 1981 Ridiculous Ashes
• Third Test
• cricket fans
• absurd moments
• England hair quotas

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Headingley

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