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