Australian cricket team in England in 1972
The Australian cricket team toured England in the 1972 [English cricket season|1972 season] to play a five-match Test series against England for the Ashes. The series was drawn 2–2 and England retained the Ashes. This was the last drawn series until 2019 [Ashes series|2019]. The two sides also played a three-match ODI series, which England won 2–1.
Australian squad
The following squad was selected by Neil Harvey, Sam Loxton and Phil Ridings:- Batsmen – Ian Chappell, Greg Chappell, Ross Edwards, Bruce Francis, Doug Walters, Paul Sheahan, Keith Stackpole
- Wicket-keepers – Rod Marsh, Brian Taber
- Fast bowlers – Dennis Lillee, Bob Massie, David Colley, Jeff Hammond
- All-rounders – John Inverarity, Graeme Watson
- Spinners – John Gleeson, Ashley Mallett
Test series
1st Test
2nd Test
3rd Test
4th Test
5th Test
The series was drawn 2–2, which meant that England retained the Ashes.Annual reviews
- Playfair [Cricket Annual] 1973
- Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1973