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The emergence of Victor Trumper
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Victor Trumper was not initially selected for the Ashes series of 1899.
A fine 75 in the final trial match impressed the people who mattered and he was chosen as an extra to tour England.
It was decided that he would also act as the assistant to the manager and would receive a reduced fee.
Three years later, he became the undisputed best in the world.