Sir Gary Sobers: magnificent 254 against Australia (1971)

In 1971, Australia played 5 Supertests against a rest of the world team led by Sir Gary Sobers to replace the cancelled series against South Africa.

In the third supertest, Sobers played what has been described as the best innings ever played in Australia by Sir Don Bradman.

Highlights and commentary from Lillee and Chappell.

1971/72


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