Larwood

British

/ ˈlɑːwʊd /

noun

Harold. 1904–95, English cricketer. An outstanding fast bowler, he played 21 times for England between 1926 and 1932

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England captain Douglas Jardine's response was to deploy "leg theory" -- bowling short to a packed leg-side field -- with supremely accurate fast bowler Harold Larwood the spearhead of the attack.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Larwood is a known associate of Lyons and previously lived in Spain before relocating to Dubai.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

Some England greats - think Kevin Pietersen or even Bodyline's chief perpetrator Harold Larwood - have not survived Sydney Ashes defeats.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2022

The England bodyline captain Douglas Jardine, might suddenly be reappraised in the same good light as a Harold Larwood.

From The Guardian • Jan. 25, 2013

We're not going to discuss Saturday's game with Larwood, The game itself has been discussed enough by everyone who saw it.

From Interference and Other Football Stories by Sherman, Harold Morrow

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