In the 1974–75 series, with the England team breaking up and their best batsman Geoff Boycott refusing to play, Australian pace bowlers Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee wreaked havoc. A 4–1 result was a fair reflection as England were left shell shocked.Harte, pp. 557–559. England then lost the 1975 series 0–1, but at least restored some pride under new captain Tony Greig.Harte, pp. 561–563.
In the 1974–75 series with the England team breaking up and their best batsman Geoff Boycott refusing to play Australian pace bowlers Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee wreaked havoc A 4–1 result was a fair reflection as England were left shell shockedHarte pp 557–559 England then lost the 1975 series 0–1 but at least restored some pride under new captain Tony GreigHarte pp 561–563