Australian cricket team in the West Indies in 1964–65

The Australian cricket team toured the West Indies in the 1964–65 season to play a five-match Test series against the West Indies. The West Indies won the series 2–1, beating Australia for the first time in a series.

Australian squad The original squad selected were as follows: Batsmen – Bob Simpson (captain), Bill Lawry, Brian Booth, Norm O'Neill, Bob Cowper, Barry Shepherd, Grahame Thomas, Sam Trimble Fast bowlers – Graham McKenzie, Neil Hawke, Laurie Mayne, Peter Allan Spinners – Peter Philpott, David Sincock Wicketkeepers – Wally Grout, Barry Jarman

Test series summary

First Test

Second Test

Third Test

Fourth Test

Fifth Test

Controversy The series was marred by controversy of the bowling action of Charlie Griffith, who was accused by some observers of throwing.Australian cricket team in West Indies in 1964-65 at Wisden

References

External links Australian cricket team in the West Indies in 1964–65 at Cricinfo