In today's world, English cricket team in India, Pakistan and Ceylon in 1961–62 is a topic that has generated a lot of interest and debate. From its origins to its relevance today, English cricket team in India, Pakistan and Ceylon in 1961–62 has been the subject of study and research by experts in various disciplines. Its impact on society, culture and the economy has been significant, and its influence has spread globally. In this article, we will explore the different facets of English cricket team in India, Pakistan and Ceylon in 1961–62, from its evolution over time to its implications in the contemporary world. We will analyze its importance and reflect on its relevance in the current context, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and updated vision on this topic.
English cricket team in India in 1961-62 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date | 11 November 1961 - 15 January 1962 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Location | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Result | India won the 5-Test series 2-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The England national cricket team, organised by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), toured India, Pakistan and Ceylon from October 1961 to February 1962. They played five Test matches against the India national cricket team, with India winning two matches and the other three being drawn; and three Tests against the Pakistan national cricket team, with England winning the first match and the other two drawn. The itinerary was unusual in that England began in Pakistan with three matches, including the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and then went on an extensive five-Test tour of India before crossing into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), where they played their second Test against Pakistan at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka. For the third Test against Pakistan, they travelled to the National Stadium, Karachi before completing the tour in February with three games in Ceylon. Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) was not a Test-qualified team at that time and played a single first-class match against MCC in Colombo which was won by MCC.
11 November - 16 November
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1 December - 6 December
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13 December - 18 December
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30 December - 4 January
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10 January - 15 January
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England played three Tests against Pakistan in a split series, the first match being played in October 1961 and the latter two in the new year following the tour of India. England won the first and the other two were drawn. England were captained by Ted Dexter and Pakistan by Imtiaz Ahmed. After this, England would not win another test series in Pakistan for 39 years.
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MCC won their first-class fixture in Colombo by 8 wickets. Ted Dexter captained MCC and Ceylon were led by Ievers Gunasekara.