The Complete Illustrated History of Australian Cricket (1876–1992) stands as Jack Pollard’s most comprehensive single-volume achievement and one of the most authoritative visual histories of Australian cricket ever published. Covering the game from the first Test match in 1877 through to the conclusion of the 1991–92 season, the book offers a sweeping, meticulously documented account of Australia’s cricketing development across more than a century.
 
Pollard combines rigorous historical research with exceptional visual documentation, presenting Australian cricket not merely as a sporting narrative but as a social, cultural, and national institution. The work charts the evolution of the game from its colonial origins through the amateur era, the rise of Test cricket, the impact of World Wars, the post-Bradman generations, and into the modern professional era dominated by television, commercialisation, and global competition.
 
A defining feature of this volume is its complete inclusion of scorecards for every Australian Test match played between 1876 and 1992, making it both a narrative history and a serious reference tool. These statistical records are integrated alongside contemporary photography, archival images, period illustrations, and explanatory captions that contextualise each era of play.
 
Pollard’s writing balances clarity with authority, offering insight into major series, legendary players, administrators, and turning points in Australian cricket history. The result is a work that serves equally well as a scholarly reference, a visual archive, and a readable historical chronicle.
 
This volume is widely regarded as Jack Pollard’s definitive illustrated reference work and a cornerstone title for any serious collection of Australian cricket history.