Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Test matches in the period 1877 to 1883 were organised somewhat differently from international cricket matches today. The teams were rarely representative, and the boat trip between Australia and England, which usually lasted about 48 days, was one that many cricketers (especially amateurs) were unable or unwilling to undertake. As such, the home teams enjoyed a great advantage.Thirteen Test Matches were played during the period, all between Australian and English sides.. }
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- History_of_Test_cricket_from_1877_to_1883 comment "Test matches in the period 1877 to 1883 were organised somewhat differently from international cricket matches today. The teams were rarely representative, and the boat trip between Australia and England, which usually lasted about 48 days, was one that many cricketers (especially amateurs) were unable or unwilling to undertake. As such, the home teams enjoyed a great advantage.Thirteen Test Matches were played during the period, all between Australian and English sides.".