baggy green
Britishnoun
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the Australian Test cricket cap
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to represent Australia at Test cricket
Example Sentences
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The price paid for the cap, once a 16.5% buyer's premium of A$75,900 is added, totals $535,900, greater than the previous record holder, a baggy green from the same series that was sold in 2024.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
Agar was 19 years and 269 days when he pulled on his baggy green.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
Do not be fooled by suggestions Australia have unveiled a list of geriatrics, ready to shuffle off to a cricketing retirement home, tending the garden in their baggy green caps.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
There is also the proud unbeaten home record against Australia to protect - an England win would push it to 26 years by the time the men in baggy green are back on these shores.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2023
From across the cafeteria, she spotted Em walking toward their comer table, wearing a baggy green sweatshirt and carrying her tray.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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