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Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1956–57

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An Australian national cricket team captained by Ian Craig toured New Zealand between February and April 1957. They played 12 matches, seven of which were first-class, including three matches against New Zealand, but these were not granted Test status. The Australians won one and drew two of the international matches, and won the other four first-class matches.

Team

  • Ian Craig (captain)
  • Richie Benaud
  • Peter Burge
  • John Drennan
  • Les Favell
  • Ron Gaunt
  • Neil Harvey
  • Barry Jarman
  • Lindsay Kline
  • Johnny Martin
  • Ian Meckiff
  • Norm O'Neill
  • Bob Simpson
  • Bill Watson
  • It was a young team: Craig was 21; the oldest player, Harvey, was 28; and the youngest player, O'Neill, was 19.

    References

    Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1956–57 Wikipedia


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