CA to honour indigenous pioneer during Boxing Day Test
CA to honour indigenous pioneer during Boxing Day Test
Mullagh was the leader of the 1868 Aborginal tour to the United Kingdom.
“The best player in the Boxing Day Test will be awarded the Mullagh Medal, named after the legendary Johnny Mullagh, captain of the 1868 cricket team who became the first Australian sporting team to tour internationally! #AUSvIND,” Cricket Australia posted on its twitter handle.
Mullagh, whose real name was Unaarrimin, captained the Indigenous squad on its 1868 tour and played in 45 of 47 matches.
He was a skillful all-rounder and scored 1698 runs at an average of around 20 during the iconic 1868 tour.
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2nd Test player of the match medal to honour Aus aboriginal cricketer
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Melbourne, Dec 20 : The player of the match medal for the upcoming second Test between India and Australia will honour pioneering Australian aboriginal player Johnny Mullagh, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.
The measure is part of CA s 2019 Reconciliation Action Plan through which it is looking to improve the sport s relationship with the country s indigenous population and honour the feats of indigenous players.
The second Test, will be the traditional Boxing Day Test, will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting on December 26.