The England cricket team in Australia in 1884-85 was generally known as Alfred Shaw's XI after its main organiser. England won five-match Ashes series by 3-2.
Australia have used four-different captain in the series. Tom Horan lead the Aussies in the second and final Test while William Murdoch, Jack Blackham and Hugh Massie to captain for 1st, 4th and 3rd Test respectively.
Series Squad
Australia squad (08-Dec-1884)
Billy Murdoch (Captain), Roland Pope, Alfred Marr, Harry Musgrove, Jack Worrall, William Bruce, Hugh Massie (Captain), Edwin Evans, Frank Walters, Digger Robertson, Tup Scott, Tom Garrett, Frederick Spofforth, Affie Jarvis (Wicket Keeper), John Trumble, Alec Bannerman, Percy McDonnell, Jack Blackham (Wicket Keeper), George Bonnor, George Giffen, Joey Palmer, Harry Boyle, George Alexander, William Cooper, Sammy Jones, Sam Morris, Tom Horan (Captain), George McShaneEngland squad (16-Nov-1884)
Arthur Shrewsbury (Captain), Maurice Read, Johnny Briggs, George Ulyett, Bobby Peel, Joe Hunter (Wicket Keeper), Billy Bates, Alfred Shaw, Wilf Flowers, William Scotton, William Attewell, Billy Barnes, James Lillywhite (jnr)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.
