He said that when Lindwall "so patently disturbed Hutton he struck a blow at the morale of the English batting that was never overcome."[55] In later years, Bradman told Lindwall he pretended not to notice the bowler's pain. Lindwall was worried Bradman had noticed his injury and would be disappointed, but the Australian captain later claimed to have feigned ignorance to allow Lindwall to relax and focus on his bowling.[5]