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Brian Charles Booth was an Australian cricketer who played in 29 Test matches between 1961 and 1966, and 93 first-class matches for New South Wales. He captained Australia in two Tests during the 1965
Booth in c. 1959
Ian Craig, Johnny Martin and Booth (right) in New Zealand in 1960
The England cricket team toured Australia and New Zealand between October 1962 and March 1963 with a one-match stopover in Colombo, en route to Australia. The tour was organised by Marylebone Cricket
Brian Booth
…in the opening match of the season and adding 41 against the touring Englishmen for New South Wales, Booth retained his place in the Test team for the 1962–63 Ashes series. He scored his maiden Test century in the First Test at the Gabba, compiling 112 in the first innings of a high scoring draw. Thirteen players reached…
"The Ashes" were retained by Australia in the 1962–63 Test series.
Brisbane Cricket Ground ("The Gabba") prior to redevelopment in the 1990s
Tom Graveney was out for 99 at the Adelaide Oval