The 1880 Australian tourists were the first to play a Test match on English soil. Their 'demon' bowler, Fred Spofforth, sustained a hand injury and, crucially, missed the game in which W.G.
The 1880 Australian tourists were the first to host a Test match on English soil. Their 'demon' bowler, Fred Spofforth, experienced a hand injury and consequently missed the game featuring W.G.