The first officially-recognized test cricket match took place 140 years ago today. It was a contest between the established English side and the newly-formed Australian team. Australia won the first match, but England won the second match to draw the series 1:1. The rivalry between the English and Australian teams, forged on the field, endures to this day.
Today’s Doodle hits the deck with a lighthearted rendering that captures the spirit of sportsmanship and the inaugural test match. Mustachioed and musclebound, the batsmen, bowlers and opposition fielders spring into action, never losing sight of the red ball.
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Name of doodle: 140th Anniversary of the First Cricket Test Match
This doodle was shown: March 15, 2017
Link to doodle image: https://www.google.com/logos/doodles/2017/140th-anniversary-of-the-first-cricket-test-match-5659058039160832-hp2x.png
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