The 1972 International cricket season was from May 1972 to August 1972.

Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestODIFCLA2–2 2–1 — —

June Australia in England

The Ashes Test series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test 698 8–13 June Ray Illingworth Ian Chappell Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester by 89 runs Test 699 22–26 June Ray Illingworth Ian Chappell Lord's, London by 8 wickets Test 700 13–18 July Ray Illingworth Ian Chappell Trent Bridge, Nottingham Match drawn Test 701 27–29 July Ray Illingworth Ian Chappell Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds by 9 wickets Test 702 10–16 August Ray Illingworth Ian Chappell Kennington Oval, London by 5 wicketsODI series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result ODI 2 24 August Brian Close Ian Chappell Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester by 6 wickets ODI 3 26 August Brian Close Ian Chappell Lord's, London by 5 wickets ODI 4 28 August Brian Close Ian Chappell Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham by 2 wickets

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