Bodyline 2019? Australia to return fire at Kiwi bouncers in Boxing Day Test

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Matthew Wade expects more short stuff from visitors at MCG
‘If they keep dishing out, I’m sure they’ll get a little bit back’

Australia’s pace cartel will return fire if New Zealand continue with their bodyline-style tactics during the Boxing Day Test, according to Matthew Wade.
The left hander bore the brunt of the visitors’ aggressive short-ball approach in Perth and often opted for the unusual tactic of taking the ball on the body, rather than offering a shot. Wade expects the barrage to continue at the MCG, but warned it wouldn’t be accepted without retribution from the likes of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Continue reading...

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