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Kerry Packer at the World-Series Cricket Press Conference, Dorchester Hotel, London.

Kerry Packer at the World-Series Cricket Press Conference, Dorchester Hotel, London. Credit: PA/Alamy

Did you know that in 1977, Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket, introducing one day games and coloured uniforms? Cricket traditionalists were shocked, but sell-out crowds lapped it up chanting "C'mon Aussie, C'mon".

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Did you know that in 1977, Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket, introducing one day games and coloured uniforms? Cricket traditionalists were shocked, but sell-out crowds lapped it up chanting "C'mon Aussie, C'mon".

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