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History of Australian cricket from 1930–31 to 1945 facts for kids

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This article is all about Australian cricket history between the 1930–31 season and 1945. This was a really important time for cricket in Australia, with many famous players and exciting matches.

Some of the most well-known Australian cricketers from this era include Don Bradman, who was a legendary batsman, along with Bert Oldfield, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Woodfull, Bill Ponsford, and Stan McCabe. These players helped shape Australian cricket during a challenging but exciting time.

Cricket in Australia

The Sheffield Shield Competition

The Sheffield Shield is a major first-class cricket competition in Australia. Teams from different states play against each other to win the shield. Here are the teams that won the Sheffield Shield during this period:

  • 1930–31 – Victoria
  • 1931–32 – New South Wales
  • 1932–33 – New South Wales
  • 1933–34 – Victoria
  • 1934–35 – Victoria
  • 1935–36 – South Australia
  • 1936–37 – Victoria
  • 1937–38 – New South Wales
  • 1938–39 – South Australia
  • 1939–40 – New South Wales

Cricket During World War II

From 1941 to 1945, the Sheffield Shield competition was stopped. This was because of the Second World War. Many players were involved in the war effort, and it was not possible to continue the competition.

International Cricket Tours

During this time, several international cricket teams visited Australia to play matches. These tours were a big deal for cricket fans.

Visiting Teams

  • West Indies toured Australia in the 1930–31 season.
  • South Africa visited Australia during the 1931–32 season.
  • England came to Australia for a famous series in 1932–33.
  • The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) from England toured in 1935–36.
  • England returned for another series in 1936–37.
  • New Zealand toured Australia and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1937–38.

These tours brought exciting international cricket to Australia and allowed local fans to see their heroes play against the best teams from around the world.

External sources

  • CricketArchive — itinerary of Australian cricket
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