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Australian cricket team in England in 1972

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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. As of 2015, it remains the last Ashes series to be drawn. The two sides also played a three-match ODI series, which England won 2–1.

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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.

    5th Test

    The series was drawn 2-2, which meant that England retained the Ashes.

    Annual reviews

  • Playfair Cricket Annual 1973
  • Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1973
  • References

    Australian cricket team in England in 1972 Wikipedia