The 1st Test of the 2002 series between Australia and South Africa at Johannesburg was highly anticipated, as it brought together two of the most competitive teams in world cricket. This test came straight on the heels of a three-test match series played in Australia between the same two teams, with all three test matches … Read more
The second Test of the 2006 Ashes series, held at the Adelaide Oval, came with significant pressure on both teams. Australia had convincingly won the first Test in Brisbane by 277 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. This victory put England, the defending Ashes holders, on the back foot. Coming into Adelaide, England … Read more
As Australia headed into the 4th Test of the 1995 series against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, the series was delicately poised at 1-all. This was a critical moment for Australian cricket, as they sought to clinch the series and solidify their status as the world’s top team. Having already won two Tests convincingly, … Read more
The first Test between Australia and India in Chennai, held from September 18 to 22, 1986, was highly anticipated due to both teams’ recent performances and the intense rivalry that had developed between them. Australia was coming off a difficult period in international cricket, having struggled through the early 1980s. Their most recent encounters with … Read more
The fifth and final Test of the 1948 Ashes series, played at The Oval from August 14 to 18, 1948, is a significant chapter in cricket history, not just because it was part of the Ashes, but because it marked the last time Donald Bradman would step onto a cricket field as a Test player. … Read more
In our previous post, we talked about the Bodyline Tour on 1932/33. Following his super-human exploits in the 1930 Ashes tour where Don Bradman scored 974 runs, the English team, led by Douglas Jardine, came up with a tactics that was at once extremely controversial, but also successful – the Bodyline tactic. Bodyline was a … Read more
The Test match between Australia and England held at The Oval on August 28 and 29, 1882, is one of the most significant matches in the history of cricket. This match not only showcased a thrilling contest between the two cricketing nations but also led to the birth of the iconic Ashes series. Cricket had … Read more
The first ever cricket Test match between Australia and England was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 15 to 19, 1877. Cricket tours between England and Australia had been a common occurrence since the 1860s. However, the 1876-77 tour led by James Lillywhite was unique. Unlike previous tours, which were typically organized by … Read more
On December 9, 1960, Australia met West Indies in the first test of the series, at the Gabba, Brisbane. Coming into this game, Australia were in good form, having won their three previous series against India (2-1, away, 1959/60), Pakistan (2-0, away, 1959) and England (4-0, home, 1959), while the West Indies three previous series … Read more
