 The unfortunate Cowdrey never captained England in Australia despite touring a record six times and being four times vice-captain.There were few other surprises in the selection of the team, except that the Surrey slow-left-arm bowler Tony Lock was omitted, which limited Dexter's bowling options.Lock had failed on the previous tour of Australia in 1958–59, taking 5 wickets (75.20) and against Pakistan that summer with 6 wickets (40.16).