South African cricket team in Australia in 1952–53
The South Africa national cricket team toured Australia in the 1952–53 season and played five Test matches against Australia. The series was drawn 2–2, the first time a rubber between the two sides had not been won by Australia.
The South Africans who toured Australia and New Zealand in 1952–53.
Robert Neil Harvey is an Australian former cricketer who was a member of the Australian cricket team between 1948 and 1963, playing in 79 Test matches. He was the vice-captain of the team from 1957 until his retirement. An attacking left-handed batsman, sharp fielder and occasional off-spin bowler, Harvey was the senior batsman in the Australian team for much of the 1950s and was regarded by Wisden as the finest fielder of his era. Upon his retirement, Harvey was the second-most prolific Test run-scorer and century-maker for Australia.
Harvey in 1950
The laneway next to the family home in Fitzroy where the Harvey brothers learned to play cricket. In this photo, Harvey is recreating the event in 1950.
Harvey in 1948
Harvey batting in 1950