DAVID GOWER recalls the 1989 Ashes series.

As the 2023 Ashes series approaches, David Gower recalls some rather painful memories of him captaining England back in 1989 in an Ashes where he was not only trying to outwit the Australians on the pitch but also battle against incredible events going on off the pitch. England were soundly beaten and as the urn headed Down Under, David explains to us how he ended up feeling "battered and bruised".