A Commonwealth XI cricket team visited Pakistan from February to April 1968 and played eight first-class matches including three four-day matches against Pakistan. The Commonwealth XI won three matches and lost two, with the other three matches ending in draws. Pakistan won the four-day series with a victory in the opening games followed by two draws.
Touring team Captained by Richie Benaud, the Commonwealth team consisted of Roger Prideaux, Mushtaq Mohammad, Tony Lewis, Don Shepherd, Peter Walker, John Murray, David Allen, Mike Edwards, Brian Luckhurst, John Hampshire, Peter Marner, Ken Shuttleworth and Keith Boyce. Benaud was not available for the early matches and Prideaux, as vice-captain, and Lewis deputised for him.
PlayerDate of birthBatting styleBowling styleNationality Richie Benaud (c) 6 October 1930 Right-hand Right-arm legbreak Roger Prideaux (vc) 31 July 1939 Right-hand Right-arm medium David Allen 29 October 1935 Right-hand Right-arm offbreak Keith Boyce 11 October 1943 Right-hand Right arm fast-medium Mike Edwards 1 March 1940 Right-hand Right-arm offbreak John Hampshire 10 February 1941 Right-hand Right-arm legbreak Barry Knight 18 February 1938 Right-hand Right arm fast-medium Tony Lewis 6 July 1938 Right-hand Right-arm legbreak Brian Luckhurst 5 February 1939 Right-hand Slow left-arm orthodox Peter Marner 31 March 1936 Right-hand Left-arm medium Mushtaq Mohammad 22 November 1943 Right-hand Right-arm legbreak John Murray 1 April 1935 Right-hand Wicket keeper Don Shepherd 12 August 1927 Right-hand Right-arm medium Ken Shuttleworth 13 November 1944 Right-hand Right arm fast Peter Walker 17 February 1936 Right-hand Left-arm medium
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