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4 unusual facts about Australian cricket team in England in 1902


Australian cricket team in England in 1902

In a low-scoring match at the Liverpool Cricket Club Ground at Aigburth, the tourists almost suffered their third defeat.

The then minor counties Glamorgan and Wiltshire fielded a combined team for a non-first class match at Cardiff Arms Park.

Gloucestershire became the first side to concede 500 against the Australians, and suffered the largest defeat margin thus far on tour, losing by an innings and 222 runs at Ashley Down.

Oxford University were bowled out by Noble and Armstrong on the second morning at Christ Church, after rain had prevented any play on the first.



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