Introduction Since historical times, sporting activities have played a significant role in human society. Games have been used for enjoyment purposes by the community. Sports have also been used to promote social cohesion since they serve as a platform for the community to come together and interact as they play or support their teams. Nations have also used sporting activities as a political tool. Through international sporting competitions, nations have cemented their bonds with each other or enhanced their international image. In the Nineteenth century, sports played a crucial role in Australian Society. Specifically, Cricket, which grew to become the national sport, played a significant role in the Australia during the period of 1930s. Historians consider the early 1930s as the highest point in Australian cricket. This is the period when Australian test cricket achieved some of its most remarkable through legendary players such as Don Bradman. This paper will argue that cricket played a significant role in Australia during the 1930s. The paper will illustrate how the game influenced the social and political aspects of Australian society and played a role in the development of a national identity. History of Cricket in Australia Cricket was introduced to Australia in the eighteenth century by British settlers. This early introduction was greatly influenced by the popularity of the sport in the English motherland. Macintyre (2004) observes that for the early British settler, playing cricket in the alien and seemingly hostile continent served as a way of creating “Englishness” in the Antipodes and establishing some sense of normalcy (Molony, 2005). The impact of Britain in Australia’s early cricket can be seen from the fact that the first cricket clubs in Australia adopted English names and the constitutions used by these clubs were copied word for word from the English cricket constitutions. The rules of the game were also similar to those of England and the early players were primarily Anglo Saxon. Cricket was promoted in Australia as a superior game because of its English associations (Harte, 1993). The sport was presented as a manly game that assisted in building character. It also expressed the deep bonds of empire between Australia and Britain. While originally considered the most “English of English Games” by Australians, Cricket evolved into a national and distinctively Australian game by the 1930s. The Australians were able to embrace the game and give it a local taste (Harte, 1993). Unlike in England where the game was mostly played by middle class gentlemen, Australian cricket was open to all members of the society (Connell & Irving, 1980). The game became an obsession for many Australians who played the game in their towns and villages and followed the matches of their national team religiously. In spite of the evolution of a uniquely Australian cricket in the country, the mark of imperialism and Anglo dominance remained. Role of Cricket in the 1930s Cricket was by far the most popular sport in Australia during the period of 1930s. The sport was used as a pastime activity by many individuals and cricket clubs emerged throughout the colony. The national team was in its best form and it held