I WAS interested to read about Harold Larwood (Sports Log, The Press, July 22). If ever a man was the victim of his own success, that man was Harold Larwood.

In my opinion he did nothing wrong on the 1932/33 tour, all he did was what his captain and the architect of Bodyline, Douglas Jardine, asked of him and Harold played a pivotal role in winning of the Ashes 4-1.

The object of the Bodyline bowling was to stem the flow of runs from the relentless onslaught of the greatest batsman of all time, Don Bradman.

Harold never played for England after the 32/33 tour, but Douglas Jardine played and continued as captain. Where was the justice?

Harold had done his job and gave his best, but was treated extremely shabbily by the establishment.

I was extremely privileged to be at a 364 lunch at Headingly when it was announced that in our company that day was one of Harold Larwood’s daughters.

Not only was Harold one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, but he was a very brave and courageous man.

How things have changed, a young man riding a bicycle for his country can now receive a knighthood almost instantly. Harold had to wait 61 years for his OBE.

Mike Kitching, Garden Cottage Town Street, Old Malton.