Australian cricket team in the West Indies in 1977–78 early. Australia had just defeated India 3–2 at home during the 1977–78 season; however, the team was rebuilding in the wake of defections of players to World Series Cricket. Most of these players were available for selection but the furore had led the Australian Cricket Board refusing to consider those players that had signed up to play in WSC for selection to the national side. The original squad selected were as follows: Kim Hughes fell ill during the tour and David Ogilvie was flown out as a replacement. Australia started the tour well with a victory against Leeward Islands, with
Peter Allan (Australian cricketer) innings. He had made his debut for Queensland in the 1959-60 season, but did not establish himself in the state side until 1963-64. After consistent good form in the Sheffield Shield he toured the West Indies with the Australian side in 1964-65 but did not play a Test. He continued opening the bowling for Queensland until he retired after a successful 1968-69 season in which he headed the national averages with 46 wickets at 16.36. On 14 July 2000, Allan was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his cricketing achievements. Peter Allan (Australian cricketer) Peter John Allan (born 31 December