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Pt 3 - 'Poetry in motion'

Dennis Lillee began his career as a tearaway fast bowler but career-threatening injuries forced him to reassess his body and pace bowling. He returned more accurate and dependable, and ended his career as the leading Test wicket-taker, taking a wicket off his final ball.

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ESPNcricinfo's Legends of Cricket were chosen by a panel of judges nearly as distinguished. From Bradman to Tendulkar, from Sobers to Imran, these are players from across eras and countries, and this series of television portraits captures them through the eyes of their peers and some of the most astute observers of the game.