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Where was first test cricket match played in 1877?
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The first officially recognised Test match took place between 15 and 19 March 1877 and was played between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Who was the first official Test match played in 1877?
Australia
England played Australia in the first ever Test match, which took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877.
Who scored the first century in 1877 in Test cricket?
Charles Bannerman
In the first Test match played, between Australia and England in March 1877, Charles Bannerman became the first player to score a century in Test cricket. In a match in which no other player scored more than 20 runs in either innings for Australia, Bannerman scored 165 not out.
When did India play its first Test match and where?
India was invited to The Imperial Cricket Council in 1926, and made their debut as a Test playing nation in England in 1932, led by CK Nayudu, who was considered the best Indian batsman at the time. The one-off Test match between the two sides was played at Lord’s in London.
Who was the first Indian captain?
Test match captains
| Indian Test match captains | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Name | |
| 1 | CK Nayudu | 1933–34 |
| Total | ||
| 2 | Maharajkumar of Vizianagram | 1936 |
What is the birthplace of cricket?
The sport of cricket has a known history beginning in the late 16th century. Having originated in south-east England, it became the country’s national sport in the 18th century and has developed globally in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Who is the youngest Test centurion?
Mohammad Ashraful
Arguably the first ever cricket superstar of Bangladesh cricket Mohammad Ashraful showed the cricketing world a glimpse of his talent on his very first outing in the Test arena 20 years ago today.
When was the first Test cricket match played?
The first Test match was played 143 years ago, in 1877, between Australia and England with attendance of nearly 12,000. 143 years ago, the first Test was played between England and Australia. (Source: ICC)
Who was the first Australian to score a century in first class cricket?
Australia’s Charles Bannerman, who was born in Kent, faced the first ball from Alfred Shaw, scored the first run, off the next ball, and the first hundred as well. He went on to 165 – the only century of his first-class career – before retiring hurt when George Ulyett smashed one of his fingers.
Who was the last wicket taker in Test cricket?
Not much to shout about there, but the last wicket – Paul Wiseman, caught by Adam Gilchrist – made Shane Warne the greatest wicket-taker in Australian Test history, moving him past Dennis Lillee’s 355.
What was the score of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan?
The two boards and the ICC consulted and called off the tour the same evening. One of the most stunning spells of bowling in Test history, from Pakistan’s Sarfraz Nawaz. In the first Test, at the MCG, Australia were cruising to victory on the final afternoon at 305 for 3, chasing 382.