Australian cricket team in England in 1980
The Australian cricket team in England in 1980 played 5 first-class matches including the Centenary Test to mark 100 years of Test cricket in England. It was during the Centenary Test that John Arlott gave his last commentary for the BBC's Test Match Special.Australian Squad
The Australian squad selected for the tour by Sam Loxton, Alan Davidson, Phil Ridings and Ray Lindwall was as follows:
- Batsmen – Greg Chappell, Kim Hughes, Allan Border, Graeme Wood, Bruce Laird, John Dyson, Graham Yallop
- Fast bowlers – Dennis Lillee, Len Pascoe, Jeff Thomson, Geoff Dymock
- Spinners – Ray Bright, Ashley Mallett,
- Wicketkeeper – Rod Marsh
Peter Toohey, Julien Wiener and Rick McCosker were considered unlucky to miss selection. Jim Higgs declared himself unable to tour.England won the Prudential Trophy 2-0.1st ODI
2nd ODI