MacRobertson International Croquet Shield MacRobertson International Croquet Shield The MacRobertson International Croquet Shield is the premier croquet teams event in the world. It is currently competed for by Australia, England, New Zealand and the United States. It is known affectionately as the "MacRob" or just the "Mac". The series is now played in rotation between the competing countries every three or four years. The next series will be held in 2021 in Australia. The competition is named after Australian confectionery maker and philanthropist, Sir Macpherson Robertson. In the early 1920s, Robertson played croquet as his pastime. He enlisted returned World War I veterans to
The Guide to Cricketers than full scorecards. This consisted of the names of the two teams, the venue and date of the match plus the innings totals and result. However, there would often be a description of the match giving important details. The major counties were covered, together with the M.C.C., Universities, professional elevens and public schools. A large number of very brief biographies were often included. "John Lillywhite's Cricketer's Companion" started in 1865 and with Fred's death this incorporated "The Guide to Cricketers" from 1867. "James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual" started in 1872 and this in turn incorporated the "John Lillywhite's Cricketer's Companion" which