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The best ever description of an Australian slip cordon
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Australia were playing in England and John Arlott, the greatest of commentators, was on air during that series.
" At third slip, Greg Chappell, the younger brother of the present Australian captain, with a green, baggy Australian cap and a long-sleeved pullover."
"Next to him, Keith Stackpole, vice-captain of the Australian side, with white cricketing hat, sleeves buttoned at the wrist and a sleeveless pullover."
"And, at first slip, the Australian captain, Ian Chappell, capless, sleeves rolled to the elbow and no jumper."
"Something like a progressive striptease....."