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: Batsmen – Ian Chappell (captain), Greg Chappell, Ross Edwards, Bruce Francis, Doug Walters, Paul Sheahan, Keith Stackpole Wicket-keepers – Rod Marsh, Brian Taber Fast bowlers – Dennis Lillee, Bob Massie, David Colley, Jeff Hammond All-rounders – John Inverarity, Graeme Watson Spinners – John Gleeson, Ashley Mallett Notable 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
References
Annual reviews Playfair Cricket Annual 1973 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1973
Further reading
Frindall, Bill, The Wisden Book of Test Cricket 1877–1978, Wisden, 1979
External links The Ashes, 1972 at ESPN Cricinfo CricketArchive – tour itineraries