Charlie MacKinnon

English cricket team in Australia and New Zealand in 1878–79 English cricket team in Australia and New Zealand in 1878–79 International cricket tour An English cricket team captained by Lord Harris toured Australia and New Zealand in 1878–79 in a private tour organised by the Melbourne Cricket Club. The team's match against Australia in January 1879 was retrospectively given Test match status, making it the third Test ever and the third between Australia and England, though it was not part of The Ashes which began in 1882. Quick facts 1878-79 Australia v England Series, Date ... 1878-79 Australia v England Series Date 2 January 1879 – 4 January 1879 Location Australia Result The one match Test series was won by…

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