The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1976–77 season to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand. Australia won the series 1–0.[1]
Australian squad
[edit]The original squad selected was as follows:
- Batsmen – Greg Chappell (captain), Ian Davis, Alan Turner, Rick McCosker, Gary Cosier, Doug Walters, Kim Hughes
- Fastbowlers – Dennis Lillee, Max Walker, Alan Hurst
- Spinners – Ray Bright, Kerry O'Keeffe
- All rounders – Gary Gilmour
- Wicketkeepers – Rod Marsh
- Manager – Roger Wotton
Test series summary
[edit]First Test
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- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
- 21 February was taken as a rest day.
- GN Edwards (NZ) made his Test debut.
Second Test
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- Australia won the toss and elected to field.
- 28 February was taken as a rest day.
- The match was scheduled for five days but completed in four.
References
[edit]- ^ Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1976–77 at Wisden
- ^ Baddeley, Q, ed. (1977). Rothman's Tour: Australia v New Zealand, Second Test. Auckland: Auckland Cricket Association.
Baddeley, Q, ed. (1977). Rothman's Tour: Australia v New Zealand, Second Test. Auckland: Auckland Cricket Association.
External links
[edit]- Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1976–77 at Cricinfo
- Australia in New Zealand in 1976–77 at CricketArchive