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Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1976–77

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The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1976–77 season to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand. Australia won the series 1–0.

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Australian squad

The original squad selected was as follows:

  • Batsmen – Greg Chappell (captain), Ian Davis, Alan Turner, Rick McCosker, Gary Cosier, Doug Walters, Kim Hughes
  • Fastbowlers – Dennis Lillee, Max Walker, Alan Hurst
  • Spinners – Ray Bright, Kerry O'Keeffe
  • All rounders – Gary Gilmour
  • Wicketkeepers – Rod Marsh
  • Manager – Frank Bryant

    • Test Matches

  • 1st Test at Lancaster Park, Christchurch – match drawn
  • 2nd Test at Eden Park, Auckland – Australia won by 10 wickets

    • References

    Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1976–77 Wikipedia
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