Australia national cricket team
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| Personnel | |
|---|---|
| Captain | Pat Cummins |
| Coach | Andrew McDonald |
| Team information | |
| Founded | 1877 |
The Australia national cricket team represents Australia in international cricket. The team is administered by Cricket Australia and is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) status. Australia is the joint oldest team in Test cricket history, having played in the first-ever Test match in 1877. The team also played in the first ODI in 1971 and the first T20I in 2005.
History[edit | edit source]
The Australia national cricket team played its first Test match in 1877 against England, which marked the beginning of the Ashes series, one of the most celebrated rivalries in cricket. Australia has been highly successful in international cricket, winning the Cricket World Cup a record five times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015) and the ICC Champions Trophy twice (2006 and 2009). The team has also won the ICC T20 World Cup once, in 2021.
Team Colors and Kit[edit | edit source]
The team's primary colors are green and gold, which are also the national colors of Australia. The team wears a green cap with a yellow brim and a green and gold uniform for limited-overs matches.
Home Grounds[edit | edit source]
Australia's home matches are played at various venues across the country, including the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Adelaide Oval, Gabba, and Perth Stadium.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable players in the history of Australian cricket include:
Current Squad[edit | edit source]
As of October 2023, the current squad includes players such as:
Coaching and Support Staff[edit | edit source]
The team is currently coached by Andrew McDonald, with support from various specialized coaches and medical staff.
Achievements[edit | edit source]
Australia has been one of the most successful teams in the history of cricket, with numerous records and accolades to its name. The team has produced some of the greatest cricketers of all time and has consistently been a dominant force in international cricket.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Cricket Australia
- The Ashes
- Cricket World Cup
- ICC T20 World Cup
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Sydney Cricket Ground
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of Australia national cricket captains
- List of Australia Test cricketers
- List of Australia ODI cricketers
- List of Australia T20I cricketers
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