Australian cricket team in England in 1972


The Australian cricket team toured England in the 1972 season to play a five-match Test series against England for the Ashes. The series was drawn 2–2 and England retained the Ashes. This was the last drawn series until 2019. The two sides also played a three-match ODI series, which England won 2–1.

Australian squad

The following squad was selected by Neil Harvey, Sam Loxton and Phil Ridings:
Controversial omissions from the squad included Bill Lawry, Graham McKenzie and Ian Redpath.

Test series

1st Test

2nd Test

3rd Test

4th Test

5th Test

The series was drawn 2–2, which meant that England retained the Ashes.

ODI series

1st ODI

2nd ODI

3rd ODI

Annual reviews