Percy Stanislaus McDonnell (13 November 1858[1][2] – 24 September 1896[3]) was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian Test team in six matches, including the tour of England in 1888.
[3] He played for the Melbourne Cricket Club First XI while still at Xavier, and made his first-class debut for Victoria at the age of 17.
[7] In 1886/87, McDonnell became the first Test captain ever to win the toss and elect to field.
[8] McDonnell died of cardiac failure[3] at his South Brisbane residence[9] aged 37 and his funeral proceeded from there to the Toowong Cemetery.
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