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STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET
Top. A collection of trophies won
by Australian teams were placed
on public display around the
nation as part of the Travelex
Cricket Roadshow.
Middle. Paceman Brett Lee signs
autographs at the launch of the
Travelex Cricket Roadshow in
Sydney.
Bottom. Lest we forget. Jason
Gillespie (left) was presented
with the inaugural Spirit of
ANZAC Medal by Queensland
Cricket Life Member, Ernie
Toovey.
Cricket silverware goes on tour
Cricket fans around the nation were given the chance to witness some of the game’s prized silverware
during the 2002-03 summer of cricket.
A collection of trophies won by Australian teams, including the 1999 World Cup and the ICC Test
Championship Trophy, were placed on public display across Australia as part of the Travelex Cricket
Roadshow.
The project saw six trophies won by Australian Test and one-day international teams tour a host of
capital cities and regional locations from November 2002 to January 2003.
The collection also included the:
• World Cup won by Allan Border’s 1987 side in India;
• Waterford Crystal Ashes Urn contested by Australia and England;
• Frank Worrell Trophy, currently held by Australia after its 2000-01 series victory over the West
Indies; and
• women’s Ashes trophy, which Australia holds after defeating England in the United Kingdom in
2001 and again in 2002-03.
The Travelex Cricket Roadshow, which also featured public displays, player appearances and
interactive events, followed the Australian team during the Orange Test series and also visited regional
locations including Toowoomba, Orange and Mildura.
Its purpose was to take the spoils of Australia’s cricket success to fans, giving them a chance to
experience a range of items entrenched in Australian cricket history.
Celebrating former Australian teams
Throughout the year, Cricket Australia also sought to recognise the contribution made to Australian life
by two representative teams – the Aboriginal side of 1868 that toured England and Sir Donald
Bradman’s 1948 Invincibles.
Both sides were inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, having been nominated for the honour
by Cricket Australia.
The nomination emphasised Cricket Australia’s commitment to commemorating some of the people
who have paved the way for today’s cricket success.
• 1868 Aboriginal team honoured. Tributes and Milestones. Page 44.
• 1948 Invincibles honoured. Tributes and Milestones. Page 44.
Honouring the Spirit of ANZAC
The 2002-03 season got off to a very special start when Cricket Australia, in conjunction with the
Returned and Services League (RSL) of Australia presented Australian fast-bowler Jason Gillespie with
the inaugural Spirit of ANZAC Medal at the first Orange Test in Brisbane.
Gillespie was presented with the award at the conclusion of the match by former Queensland player,
selector and serviceman, Ernie Toovey.
A voting panel comprising of Mr Toovey, former Australian captain and Australian of the Year Mark
Taylor, and ICC Match Referee Wasim Raja, decided the award winner.
The award was just one of several initiatives struck by Cricket Australia and the RSL to commemorate
Remembrance Day, which fell during the course of the match.
Prior to the start of play on day one, Australian captain Stephen Waugh recited the traditional
Remembrance Day reading, The Ode, after which both teams observed a minute’s silence.
Poppies were sold at the ground and the Last Post was played on the first morning of the Test. •
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