The Australian cricket team toured to England in 1886 played 27 first-class matches including 3 Tests which were all won by England.
The poor results for Aussies loss of all three Tests with the last two being lost by an innings, were due to the decline of the key players, such as Fred Spofforth and Eugene Palmer who had made the 1882 team so strong, along with the absence of their former captain Billy Murdoch who was later to settle in England and assist Sussex.
Series Squad
England squad (02-Jul-1886)
Allan Steel (Captain), Arthur Shrewsbury, William Scotton, Walter Read, George Ulyett, George Lohmann, Ted Peate, W.G. Grace, Johnny Briggs, Dick Pilling (Wicket Keeper), Dick Barlow, Billy Barnes, Edmund TylecoteAustralia squad (01-Jul-1886)
John McIlwraith, Frederick Spofforth, Joey Palmer, Tup Scott (Captain), Jack Blackham (Wicket Keeper), George Bonnor, William Bruce, Edwin Evans, Tom Garrett, George Giffen, Affie Jarvis (Wicket Keeper), Sammy Jones, John TrumbleNote: 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.