150 Years of Test Cricket

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in Australia, 150 Years of Test Cricket takes a step back in time to some of the most memorable moments that have captivated cricket fans through the generations. From the very first Test match at the MCG in 1877 to the remarkable Centenary Test in 1977 and now the 150th anniversary Test in 2027, the rich history of rivalry between Australia and England lives on. With forewords by Greg Chappell, the man who led Australia to a famous victory in 1977, and current skipper Pat Cummins, 150 Years of Test Cricket sets the stage for a grand occasion at the MCG in March, 2027. From Shane Warne's 700th Test wicket in 2006 to Scotty Boland's 6-7 on debut in 2021 and Alana King's dazzling spell to destroy England in 2025, we look back at the moments that have lit up the MCG. We pay tribute to the legends of the Bradman Era, we honour the captains who have led Australia into the iconic Boxing Day Test and we find out what makes Alex Carey the ideal 'songmaster' when the victory anthem is belted out. 150 Years of Test Cricket takes you back to the 1977 Centenary Test won by Australia by exactly the margin as the first Test match in 1877, with Greg Chappell and Rick McCosker sharing their memories of an incredible showdown with the Old Enemy. Written by Martin Lenehan, the author of Baggy Green Legends and The Ashes, 150 Years of Test Cricket captures the magic of Test cricket through stunning imagery and the stories that have stood the test of time told by Mark Taylor, Mike Hussey, Greg Chappell and Alana King.