1889

The ignorant internationals

A look back to a Test series where some of those taking part never knew they had become international cricketers

Second Test Match

England v South Africa 1889

Toss: England

South Africa 0 England 2

The English team in South Africa 1888-89

It has been stated on the best authority that the cricket tour in South Africa during the winter of 1888-89 - arranged by Major Wharton, and carried out under his direction - did not pay its expenses, but in every other sense than the financial one