List of Australia Test cricketers facts for kids

This is a list of all the amazing cricketers who have played for the Australian men's cricket team in a special type of game called a Test match. A Test match is a long, important cricket game played over several days between two of the best cricket countries in the world.

Each player on this list gets a special number, called a "Test cap number." This number shows the order in which they first played a Test match for Australia. If more than one player started in the same game, they are listed in alphabetical order by their last name.

You might have heard of the "baggy green" cap. It's a dark green cap with the Australian coat of arms on it. This cap is a symbol of pride and tradition, worn by every Australian Test cricketer when they play.

Who Has Played for Australia?

Every player who steps onto the field for Australia in a Test match earns a special place in history. This list includes all of them, from the very first players in 1877 to the newest stars today. Each number represents a unique journey and contribution to Australian cricket.

For example, the very first player to get an Australian Test cap was Charles Bannerman in 1877. He was followed by many other talented players who helped build Australia's strong cricket history.

Shirt Numbers on the Field

Since 2019, you might have noticed that Test cricketers wear shirts with their names and numbers on the back, just like in other sports like football or basketball! This change was made to help new fans easily identify the players during a game.

This new tradition is part of a big competition called the ICC World Test Championship. It's like a league for the top nine Test cricket countries, played over two years, with a final match to decide the champion.

Here are some of the shirt numbers worn by Australian Test cricketers:

^This number is not worn on a player's kit.

See also

• Test cricket
• Australia national cricket team
• List of Australia national cricket captains
• List of Australia ODI cricketers
• List of Australia Twenty20 International cricketers