The England national cricket team toured Australia and Ceylon in 1882-83. The team, captained by Ivo Bligh, was on a quest "to recover those Ashes", a reference to the famous RIP notice that was published in the aftermath of England's defeat by Australia at The Oval during the previous English season.
Originally, three Tests were arranged and England won two of these after losing the first. The "fourth Test" of this tour was arranged ad hoc after the original series had been completed.
Series Squad
Australia squad (14-Dec-1882)
Billy Murdoch (Captain), Edwin Evans, Harry Boyle, Frederick Spofforth, Joey Palmer, Percy McDonnell, Hugh Massie, Tom Horan, Tom Garrett, George Giffen, George Bonnor, Jack Blackham (Wicket Keeper), Alec Bannerman, Billy MidwinterEngland squad (14-Dec-1882)
Ivo Bligh (Captain), George Vernon, George Studd, Charles Studd, Allan Steel, Walter Read, Fred Morley, Charles Leslie, Billy Bates, Billy Barnes, Dick Barlow, Edmund Tylecote (Wicket Keeper)Note: 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.