Pura Cup

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History

In 1891-92 the Earl of Sheffield was in Australia as the promoter of the English team led by W. G. Grace. The tour included three Tests played in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

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Earl of Sheffield - W. G. Grace - Tests - Melbourne - Sydney - Adelaide

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At the conclusion of the tour, Sheffield donated £150 to the New South Wales Cricket Association to fund a trophy for an annual tournament of intercolonial cricket in Australia. The three colonies of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia were already regularly playing ad-hoc matches which were very popular.

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New South Wales Cricket Association - Australia - New South Wales - Victoria - South Australia

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The new tournament commenced in the summer of 1892 with the three colonies playing for a silver shield named after its benefactor.

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