India have become the most important team in cricket, but they certainly didn’t start this way. England and Australia barely played them, they struggled with fast bowling and the crowds of England were generally apathetic to them. And then the Oval Test happened.
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Archive of Clips and Music used in this episode:
India England 1971 Oval Test Final Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTDsqx8KEQc
Fiery Fred Trueman 1960's Wickets including his 300th!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXtQc8V4ZtQ
England v India, 3rd Test, The Oval 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giGDZBib7Ak
1971 - India's First Test Win in England
