Australia (cricket side)

Australia were the national cricket team of the country of the same name.

History

The Fifth Doctor once wanted to witness the team's tour of England in 1902. (AUDIO: Alien Heart)

In 1933, they played a test match against England, who were captained by Douglas Jardine. (AUDIO: Aimed at the Body)

They also tackled England in the 1981 Ashes series, which they both won and lost with Tegan Jovanka's help. (PROSE: Graham Dilley Saves the World)

Amongst other contests, they engaged South Africa in a 2006 One Day International that the Sixth Doctor once watched on the Time-Space Visualiser. (AUDIO: The Fourth Wall)

References

Whilst in prison on Folly, the Fifth Doctor organised a cricket match involving the entire prison population in which he suggested some 900-odd people play for Australia while the other 900-odd play for England. (AUDIO: Doing Time)

Behind the scenes

Australia were partly to blame for Doctor Who's first-ever broadcasting delay. "Hidden Danger" was bumped from the 4 July 1964 schedule because of an overrunning test with England and a long tennis match at Wimbledon.