description Frank Worrell Trophy Overview
The Frank Worrell Trophy is awarded for Test cricket series played between Australia and the West Indies. It was named for West Indies captain Frank Worrell following the closely contested 1960-61 series in Australia, whose opening match in Brisbane produced the first tied Test in cricket history. The trophy represents a long-running international rivalry and is contested by the two national sides whenever their scheduled Test series is designated for it.
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Frank Worrell Trophy ranks #403 of 697 in the Rivalry ranking, behind Trans-Tasman Trophy, ahead of Everton vs Liverpool.
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Why is the Australia-West Indies Test trophy named after Frank Worrell?
Sir Frank Worrell captained the West Indies during the celebrated 1960-61 tour of Australia, which emphasized attacking cricket and exceptional sportsmanship. The trophy commemorates both Worrell and the spirit of that series.
What was special about the first Test of the 1960-61 series?
The Brisbane match ended in the first tied Test in cricket history. A ball used in that match was incorporated into the Frank Worrell Trophy.
Which matches count toward the Frank Worrell Trophy?
Only Test series between the men's national teams of Australia and the West Indies determine the trophy. One-day internationals and Twenty20 matches between the same countries do not count.
Who has scored the most runs in Frank Worrell Trophy matches?
Brian Lara is the competition's leading run-scorer, with 2,815 runs for the West Indies. His record includes major innings against Australian attacks during the 1990s and early 2000s.
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