The Australian cricket team toured to England in 1899 played 35 first-class matches including five Tests, the first time that a series in England had consisted of more than three matches.
It was also the first time that a panel of selectors was appointed; previously the authority for the ground where the match was to be played was responsible for selecting the side.
The First Test at Trent Bridge saw W. G. Grace make his final appearance for England, while Wilfred Rhodes made his Test debut in the same match.
Australia won the Test series 1–0 with 4 Tests drawn; this was Australian third series win.
Series Squad
England squad (24-May-1899)
Archie MacLaren (Captain), Bill Lockwood, Walter Mead, Willie Quaife, Ranji, Wilfred Rhodes, Bill Storer, Charlie Townsend, Johnny Tyldesley, Sailor Young, Jack Brown, Dick Lilley (Wicket Keeper), Arthur Jones, Bill Bradley, Johnny Briggs, Bill Brockwell, W.G. Grace (Captain), Billy Gunn, Tom Hayward, Jack Hearne, George Hirst, Stanley Jackson, Gilbert Jessop, C. B. FryAustralia squad (24-Apr-1899)
Joe Darling (Captain), Victor Trumper, Hugh Trumble, Monty Noble, Charlie McLeod, Frank Laver, James Kelly (Wicket Keeper), Ernie Jones, Frank Iredale, Bill Howell, Clem Hill, Syd Gregory, Jack WorrallNote: 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.
