Australian Touring Party
The Australian touring squad was as follows:
- Batsmen - Greg Chappell (captain), Ian Davis, Rick McCosker, Doug Walters, David Hookes, Kim Hughes, Craig Serjeant, Gary Cosier
- Fast bowlers - Jeff Thomson, Len Pascoe, Max Walker, Geoff Dymock, Mick Malone
- Spin bowlers - Kerry O'Keefe, Ray Bright
- Wicketkeepers - Rod Marsh, Richie Robinson
Dennis Lillee was unavailable for selection due to injury. Former test regulars Alan Turner and Gary Gilmour were controversially overlooked due to poor form in the 1976-77 summer.
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