Australian cricket team in England in 1972

The Australian cricket team toured England in the 1972 season to play a five-match Test series against England for the Ashes. The series was drawn 2–2 and England retained the Ashes. This was the last drawn series until 2019. The two sides also played a three-match ODI series, which England won 2–1.

The following squad was selected by Neil Harvey, Sam Loxton and Phil Ridings:

• Batsmen – Ian Chappell (captain), Greg Chappell, Ross Edwards, Bruce Francis, Doug Walters, Paul Sheahan, Keith Stackpole
• Wicket-keepers – Rod Marsh, Brian Taber
• Fast bowlers – Dennis Lillee, Bob Massie, David Colley, Jeff Hammond
• All-rounders – John Inverarity, Graeme Watson
• Spinners – John Gleeson, Ashley Mallett

Notable omissions from the squad included Bill Lawry, Graham McKenzie and Ian Redpath.

The series was drawn 2–2, which meant that England retained the Ashes.

• Playfair Cricket Annual 1973

• Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1973

• The Ashes, 1972 at ESPN Cricinfo

• CricketArchive – tour itineraries