Freddie Brown (cricketer) chairman of selectors, Sir Donald Bradman retorted that England must put its own house in order, referring to the dubious actions of Tony Lock and Peter Loader. Brown was the manager of the Rest of the World cricket team in England in 1970 after the scheduled South African tour was cancelled for political reasons. He was President of MCC in 1971–72. He later served the National Cricket Association and the English Schools Cricket Association. In 1977, Brown was Chairman of the Cricket Council, in which capacity he removed Tony Greig from the England captaincy in the World Series Cricket crisis.
Australian cricket team in England in 1985 Australian cricket team in England in 1985 The Australian cricket team toured England in the 1985 season to play a six-match Test series against England. England won the series 3-1 with two matches drawn. England therefore regained The Ashes. The England innings of 464 is the lowest innings in Test match history to feature a 350+ run partnership - Graeme Gooch and David Gower added 351 runs for the 2nd wicket. Australia won the Prudential Trophy 2-1. Australia had endured a turbulent summer during the 1984-85 season, which included the resignation of their captain Kim Hughes and consistent defeats at