Frank Worrell Trophy

Frank Worrell Trophy
The Frank Worrell Trophy
Countries Australia
 West Indies
AdministratorInternational Cricket Council
FormatTest cricket
First edition1960–61[1] (West Indies)
Latest edition2023–24[2] (Australia)
Next edition2025[3] (West Indies)
Tournament formatTest series
Number of teams2
Current trophy holder Australia[1]
Most successful Australia (15 series wins)[1]
Most runs West Indies Brian Lara (2,815)[4]
Most wickets West Indies Courtney Walsh (135)[5]

The Frank Worrell Trophy is awarded to the winner of the West Indies–Australia Test match series in cricket.[6] The trophy is named after Frank Worrell who was the first black captain of the West Indies. It was first awarded at the end of the 1960–61 series in Australia, the first Test of which ended in a tie.[7] The Australian Cricket Board of Control and Don Bradman commissioned former Test cricketer and professional jeweller Ernie McCormick to create a perpetual trophy following the tie.[8][9] The trophy's design incorporated a ball used in the tied Test.[9][10]

As of 2024, Australia hold the trophy following the 1–1 series draw in the West Indies 2023–24 tour.[11] Australia also lead in overall wins, winning 15 of the 25 series, while the West Indies have won 8, the remaining 3 ending in draws (with the trophy being retained by the incumbents).[1][2] Brian Lara is the most successful batsman in the history of the trophy, scoring 2,815 runs for the West Indies in 56 innings at an average of 52.12.[4] He also holds the record for the highest score (277) which he made in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the 1992–93 series.[12][13] West Indian fast bowler Courtney Walsh has taken the most wickets in the trophy, with 135 over 38 matches, at an average of 28.68,[5] while Australia's Graham McKenzie has the best bowling figures of 8 wickets for 71 runs, achieved in the second Test of the 1968–69 series.[12][14] Australian Mark Waugh has taken the most catches, with 45 in 28 matches,[15] while West Indian Jeff Dujon is the most successful wicketkeeper, making 84 dismissals in 23 matches.[16]

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  7. ^ Chowdhury, Saj (2 April 2003). "Legend behind the Worrell Trophy". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Obituary – Ernie McCormick". Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. 1992. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024 – via ESPNcricinfo.
  9. ^ a b "The tied Test film: A fitting tribute". National Museum of Australia. Archived from the original on 2 December 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  10. ^ Haigh, Gideon (10 December 2015). "Frank Worrell Trophy is a true rarity". The Australian. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  11. ^ Lavalette, Tristan (28 January 2024). "Shamar Joseph takes seven to bowl WI to magical win". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  12. ^ a b Gopalakrishnan, Akshay (29 December 2015). "Infographic: Frank Worrell Trophy before and after Waugh twins". Wisden India. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  13. ^ "The Frank Worrell Trophy – Highest individual score". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  14. ^ "The Frank Worrell Trophy – Best bowling figures". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  15. ^ "The Frank Worrell Trophy – Most catches". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  16. ^ "The Frank Worrell Trophy – Most wicket-keeper dismissals". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.