The England national cricket team toured Australia and Ceylon in 1891-92. 29 matches were played in total, of which 12 were won, two lost and 15 drawn. Eight of the games were first-class including three Tests versus Australia. Australia won the Test series 2-1. This was the Aussies first win over England. Between second and third Test -- England team toured to South Africa for a Test match at Cape Town.
First time six balls over used in Test matches.
Series Squad
Australia squad (24-Dec-1891)
Jack Blackham (Captain/Wicket Keeper), Harry Trott, Harry Moses, Bob McLeod, John Lyons, Syd Gregory, Walter Giffen, George Giffen, Harry Donnan, Sydney Callaway, William Bruce, Alec Bannerman, Charlie TurnerEngland squad (24-Dec-1891)
W.G. Grace (Captain), Andrew Stoddart, John Sharpe, Maurice Read, Johnny Briggs, George Lohmann, Gregor MacGregor (Wicket Keeper), George Bean, William Attewell, Bobby Peel, Bobby Abel, Punch PhilipsonNote: Fixtures and start times are subject to change. The cricTotal.com is not responsible for any changes that may be made. No responsibility is taken by cricTotal.com for the accuracy of this information.
