Bradman advised Lindwall not to bounce Edrich, fearing this would be interpreted as retaliation and generate negative media attention.[3] However, Miller retaliated with four consecutive bouncers, angering the crowd.[71] He struck Edrich on the body before Bradman and ordered him to stop;[72] the Australian captain apologised to Edrich for the hostile bowling.[73] Lindwall bounced Washbrook and was no-balled by umpire Dai Davies for dragging his foot beyond the line.