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The photo caption is as follows: The Oxford University cricket team prior to their match against the Australian cricket team during their tour of England at Oxford, circa May 1886. The Australians won by 25 runs. Considered the weakest Australian team to have toured England, they lost all three Test matches and were described as fighters, brawlers and heavy drinkers.

Left to right, back row: Arthur Cobb, Edward Buckland, Kingsmill Key and Reginald Glennie; middle row: Harry Thompson, William Rashleigh, Joseph Brain, Herbert Page, Hugh Whitby and Lyonel Hildyard; front: Alfred Cochrane and Webb (umpire).

This image includes: Arthur Rhodes Cobb (12 March 1864 – 6 November 1886). He was an English first-class cricketer who played for Oxford University 1884–1886.
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current11:33, 29 April 2022Thumbnail for version as of 11:33, 29 April 20222,040 × 452 (177 KB)Storye book (talk | contribs)== {{int:filedesc}} == {{Information |Description= ;Details of original team photo: The photo caption is as follows: The Oxford University cricket team prior to their match against the Australian cricket team during their tour of England at Oxford, circa May 1886. The Australians won by 25 runs. Considered the weakest Australian team to have toured England, they lost all three Test matches and were described as fighters, brawlers and heavy drinkers. Left to right, back row: Arthur Cobb, Edwa...