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The Barmy Army in 1899 #cricket #history
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The Barmy Army in 1899 #cricket #history
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During a match between the touring Australians and Middlesex at @lordscricketground in 1899, a hostile London crowd disapproved of Australian captain Joe Darling's extremely slow run-rate while batting. The crowd began booing and singing ironic songs, reminiscent of @englandsbarmyarmy. Who knew such hostility existed at a Victorian sporting event!
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