Australian cricket team in England in 1972 explained
The Australian cricket team toured England in the 1972 season to play a five-match Test series against England for the Ashes. The series was drawn 2–2 and England retained the Ashes. This was the last drawn series until 2019. The two sides also played a three-match ODI series, which England won 2–1.
Australian squad
The following squad was selected by Neil Harvey, Sam Loxton and Phil Ridings:
- Batsmen – Ian Chappell (captain), Greg Chappell, Ross Edwards, Bruce Francis, Doug Walters, Paul Sheahan, Keith Stackpole
- Wicket-keepers – Rod Marsh, Brian Taber
- Fast bowlers – Dennis Lillee, Bob Massie, David Colley, Jeff Hammond
- All-rounders – John Inverarity, Graeme Watson
- Spinners – John Gleeson, Ashley Mallett
Controversial omissions from the squad included Bill Lawry, Graham McKenzie and Ian Redpath.
Test series
5th Test
The series was drawn 2–2, which meant that England retained the Ashes.
ODI series
3rd ODI
Annual reviews
Further reading
- Bill Frindall, The Wisden Book of Test Cricket 1877–1978, Wisden, 1979
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