The test series was built up as an unofficial World Championship series for the title of best test team in the world. The West Indies came into the series after winning the inaugural 1975 World Cup, defeating Australia with several exciting young talents, most notably in Gordon Greenidge, Andy Roberts and Viv Richards.
The test series was established as a non-official global championship competition to identify the world's top test team. The West Indies joined the series after winning the inaugural 1975 World Cup, outperforming Australia with an impressive lineup of young players, including Gordon Greenidge, Andy Roberts, and Viv Richards.