three tests against india and one against pakistan lay ahead of booth as the australians visited the indian subcontinent on the late-1964 voyage back to australia. he had a mediocre time, passing fifty only once, with 74 in the second test at mumbai's brabourne stadium. that innings was terminated when indian wicket-keeper ks indrajitsinhji fumbled a stumping opportunity—the ball rolled back down the pitch. despite breaking the stumps with his hand while the ball was not in close proximity, indrajitsinhji's appeal was upheld. according to haigh, "it seemed like ten men [one of the australians was ill] were pitted against thirteen [eleven indian players and two umpires]". booth compiled 127 runs at 21.17 and took the only three wickets of his test career on the spin-friendly subcontinental surfaces. he took 2/33 in the drawn third test in calcutta, before capturing his final wicket in the second innings of the only test against pakistan in karachi. at the time, cricket matches in australia and england were typically interrupted by the sunday rest day, and booth used these for religious observances. however, this custom was not observed on the subcontinent. booth wanted to withdraw for personal reasons, but decided to play due to injuries and illnesses to other players. he made 57 in a test against pakistan in melbourne upon arrival in australia. it was the only home test of the season before the hosts embarked upon a tour to the caribbean. booth scored 115 for his state against the pakistanis and ended the australian season with 327 runs at 46.71.