The

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toured the West Indies in the 1964–65 season to play a five-match

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series against the

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. The West Indies won the series 2–1, beating Australia for the first time in a series.

Australian squad

The original squad selected were as follows: *Batsmen – Bob Simpson (captain),

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, Brian Booth, Norm O'Neill,

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, Barry Shepherd,

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, Sam Trimble *Fast bowlers –

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, Laurie Mayne, Peter Allan *Spinners –

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*Wicketkeepers – Wally Grout, Barry Jarman

Test series summary

First Test

Second Test

Third Test

Fourth Test

Fifth Test

Controversy

The series was marred by controversy of the bowling action of

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, who was accused by some observers of throwing.Australian cricket team in West Indies in 1964-65
at

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References

External links

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