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Highlights from The Centenary Test

1977

Highlights from The Centenary Test

1977

  • NFSA IDQMKB33JM
  • TypeTelevision
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormClip (an extract from a program or a music video clip), Special (a one off program for TV or Radio)
  • GenresSport
  • Year1977

The Centenary Test was played in 1977 to commemorate 100 years of men's test match cricket between England and Australia.

Many past and current players were present at the game which, interestingly, Australia won by 45 runs – the same winning margin as in 1877.

Highlight footage shows some memorable moments during Australia's second innings (14 to 16 March 1977), including debutant David Hookes famously hitting Tony Greig for 5 consecutive boundaries.

Injured Australian player Rick McCosker batted with a broken jaw and his head covered in bandages to ensure wicketkeeper Rod Marsh could became the first Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test century against England and to build what would be a match-winning total.

The Centenary Test was played in 1977 to commemorate 100 years of men's test match cricket between England and Australia.

Many past and current players were present at the game which, interestingly, Australia won by 45 runs – the same winning margin as in 1877.

Highlight footage shows some memorable moments during Australia's second innings (14 to 16 March 1977), including debutant David Hookes famously hitting Tony Greig for 5 consecutive boundaries.

Injured Australian player Rick McCosker batted with a broken jaw and his head covered in bandages to ensure wicketkeeper Rod Marsh could became the first Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test century against England and to build what would be a match-winning total.

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