
Everyone wants to have a connection to the higher echelon of Australian cricket, and when you find that connection it can be a little exciting. Here are two stories from 1873 and 1896, where Kiama not only gave their all against two leading cricketers who played significant roles in the first ever Test match in 1877, but also found a Australian Test captain metaphorically pulling on the baggy blue and gold and leading the way for the Kiama team. Another episode for the cricket history buffs.