International cricket |
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in 1886–87 | in 1888 |
The 1887–88 international cricket season was from September 1887 to March 1888. The season consisted with a one-off Test tour by England in Australia. [1] [2]
International tours | ||||||
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Start date | Home team | Away team | Results [Matches] | |||
Test | ODI | FC | LA | |||
1 January 1888 | ![]() | ![]() | 0–1 [1] | — | — | — |
The Ashes Test match series | ||||||||
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No. | Date | Home captain | Away captain | Venue | Result | |||
Test 27 | 10–15 February | Percy McDonnell | Walter Read | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | ![]() |
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