English cricket team in Australia in 1873–74

An England cricket team toured Australia in 1873-74. This was the third tour of Australia by an English team, the previous one being in 1863–64.

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Squad

The team was captained by W G Grace (Gloucestershire) who was joined by Fred Grace, James Bush (both Gloucestershire); William Oscroft, Martin McIntyre (both Nottinghamshire); Harry Jupp, James Southerton, Richard Humphrey, F H Boult (all Surrey); Andrew Greenwood (Yorkshire); James Lillywhite (Sussex); W R Gilbert (Middlesex). The party consisted of five amateurs and seven professionals.[1]

Tour

The team played 15 matches in Australia but none are recognised as a first-class fixture.[2]

References

  1. ^ Rae, p.147.
  2. ^ CricketArchive – tour itinerary. Retrieved on 12 July 2009.

Further reading