 Harvey's performances were rewarded with selection for an Australian XI in a tour match against the England cricket team at the start of the 1954 – 55 season. However, the match was curtailed by rain and Harvey was not able to exhibit his talents on a sticky wicket highly difficult for batting. Listed at No. 4, Harvey came in after the dismissal of his brother and made seven in his only innings. As a result Ray was not chosen for the Test team alongside his brother during the season.
