International XI cricket team World Tour in 1961–62

An International XI cricket team toured several countries from February to April 1962 and played a total of eight first-class matches, these taking place in Kenya, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), New Zealand, India and Pakistan. The International XI was captained initially by West Indian Everton Weekes and later Australian Richie Benaud.

Squad

The following players played one or more matches for the International XI

Tour schedule

• 10 Feb 1962 - vs East Africa at Nairobi
• 14 Feb 1962 - vs HA Collins' XI at Athletic Club, Nakuru
• 17 Feb 1962 - vs Rhodesia at Ek Park, Kitwe
• 21 Feb 1962 - vs Rhodesia Country Districts at Country Club, Ruwa
• 24 Feb 1962 - vs Rhodesia at Showground, Bulawayo
• 28 Feb 1962 - vs Rhodesia Colts at Que Que Sports Club, Que Que
• 3 Mar 1962 - vs Rhodesian Invitation XI at Police A Ground, Salisbury
• 6 Mar 1962 - vs Kenya at Nairobi
• 10 Mar 1962 - vs East Pakistan Governor's XI at Dacca Stadium, Dacca
• 16 Mar 1962 - vs New Zealand XI at Lancaster Park, Christchurch
• 20 Mar 1962 - vs Wellington at Basin Reserve, Wellington
• 22 Mar 1962 - vs New Zealand Cricket Council President's XI at Eden Park, Auckland
• 27 Mar 1962 - vs Hong Kong Island XI at Hong Kong Cricket Club Ground, Hong Kong
• 28 Mar 1962 - vs Hong Kong Mainland XI at Hong Kong Cricket Club Ground, Hong Kong
• 29 Mar 1962 - vs Hong Kong at Hong Kong Cricket Club Ground, Hong Kong
• 31 Mar 1962 - vs Cricket Club of India President's XI at Brabourne Stadium, Bombay
• 6 Apr 1962 - vs BCCP XI at National Stadium, Karachi

vs East Africa

vs Rhodesia

vs Rhodesia

vs Rhodesian Invitation XI

vs East Pakistan Governor's XI

vs New Zealand XI

vs Wellington

vs New Zealand President's XI

vs India President's XI

vs BCCP XI

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