 Hammond was selected for the M.C.C. tour of Australia in 1932 – 33 . Known as the Bodyline series , it became notorious for the controversial English tactic of bowling short on the line of leg stump , making the ball rise towards the batsman 's body to create deflections that could be caught by leg @-@ side fielders . Hammond , one of the first players selected , was part of the selection committee on tour , and the M.C.C. captain , Douglas Jardine , may have discussed tactics with him on the outward journey . Hammond disapproved of Bodyline bowling , believing it to be dangerous , although he understood some of the reasons for its use . He kept his feelings hidden during the tour , preferring to go along with his captain and the rest of the team . It was not until 1946 that he openly voiced his opinion . 
