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‘All-India vs. The Australians’ 1935/36. Rare original scorecard for the second unofficial ‘Test’ match played at Eden Gardens, Calcutta, 31st December 1935- 3rd January 1936. The scorecard with complete printed scores shows India bowled out for only 48 in their first innings, Oxenham and Macartney each taking five wickets. The Australians replied with 99 (Mohammad Nissar 6-35). India then made 127, the Australians knocking off the runs to win by eight wickets. Other notable players for India include C.K. and C.S. Nayudu, Mushtaq Ali, Wazir Ali, Yuvaraj of Patiala, Armanath, and for Australia Jack Ryder, ‘Stork’ Hendry, Charlie Macartney etc. Loss to lower right corner, some age toning, otherwise in good/ very good condition.
The tour to India, financed by the Maharaja of Patiala and organised by Frank Tarrant, took place without the approval of the Australian Board of Control as the official Test team were touring South Africa. Consequently the touring party, officially titled ‘His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala’s Team of Australian Cricketers’, comprised former Test and fringe Sheffield Shield players. Eighteen first-class matches and four unofficial ‘Tests’ were played on the tour.

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