Australian Test Journal - John Arlott

Australian Test Journal: A Diary of the Test Matches Australia v. England 1954-55 by John Arlott is a vivid, day-by-day chronicle of the 1954–55 Ashes series, where England, under Len Hutton, staged a remarkable 3–1 comeback to retain the Ashes against Australia, highlighted by Frank Tyson’s ferocious fast bowling. Published in 1955, Arlott’s poetic prose and keen cricketing insight capture the drama of the five Tests, from Australia’s dominance in Brisbane to England’s triumphs in Melbourne and Sydney, alongside reflections on a Colombo stopover match.