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When did Allan become captain?

When did Allan become captain?

A left-handed batsman and bowler, Border grew up in Sydney and entered first-class cricket in 1977. He played his first Test match in Melbourne in 1978–79, captained the Queensland team in 1983–84, and succeeded Kim Hughes as captain of the Australia team in the 1984–85 season.

Who is the first Test captain of Australia?

Test match captains

Australian Test match captains
Number Name Year
1 Dave Gregory 1878–79
Total
2 Billy Murdoch 1880

How long was Allan Border captain of Australia?

A batsman, Border was for many years the captain of the Australian team. His playing nickname was “A.B.”. He played 156 Test matches in his career, a record until it was passed by fellow Australian Steve Waugh….Allan Border.

Personal information
1980/81–1995/96 Queensland
1986–1988 Essex
Career statistics

When did Allan Border debut?

1986Essex County Cricket Club
1980Queensland cricket teamDecember 29, 1978Australian Men’s Cricket Team1977Gloucestershire County Cricket Club1976New South Wales
Allan Border/Dates joined

Who was captain before Ricky Ponting?

Steve Waugh, 1999-2004.

Who is the vice-captain of Australia in Test?

PAT CUMMINS
PAT CUMMINS Cummins is the current vice-captain and has previously declared his interest in one day taking on the prestigious role..

Who is the vice captain of Australia in Test?

Is Tim Paine retired?

Paine, who has been facing a race against time to be fit for the first Ashes Test on December 8, was named in a News Corp report as being at the centre of the case. He faced media in Hobart on Friday to announce he was resigning but will remain available for selection for the Ashes..

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