The Australian cricket team in England in 1880 played one-off Test, which was the first ever played in England. They also played nine first-class matches.
The Test was a late addition to the programme, being arranged at the instigation of the Surrey secretary, C. W. Alcock, who asked Lord Harris to put together a side. A. N. Hornby, Tom Emmett and George Ulyett refused to play, having unpleasant memories of the Sydney Riot of 1879, but Australia were also seriously handicapped, being without their star bowler, Fred Spofforth.
The Australians won 4, drew 3 and lost 2 of their first-class fixtures. Their only loss other than to England was to Nottinghamshire. That defeat was by only one wicket and came in a match in which they played a man short.
Series Squad
England squad (05-Sep-1880)
Lord Harris (Captain), Alfred Shaw, Fred Grace, Alfred Lyttelton (Wicket Keeper), Allan Steel, Frank Penn, Billy Barnes, Bunny Lucas, W.G. Grace, Edward Grace, Fred MorleyAustralia squad (05-Sep-1880)
Billy Murdoch (Captain), George Alexander, Joey Palmer, Harry Boyle, George Bonnor, Jack Blackham (Wicket Keeper), Jim Slight, Percy McDonnell, Tom Groube, Alec Bannerman, William MouleNote: 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.
