SMITH IN TEST
Criticism By Compton
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The former test cricketer, D. C. S. Compton, said that M. J. K. Smith would have to be replaced as England's captain for the second cricket test against the West Indies.
Writing in the “Sunday Express,’ Compton said England’s defeat in the first test once again raised serious doubts about Smith’s continued place in the team. “He scored only 11 runs in two innings, and I cannot «e how he can be persevered with against this West Indian attack, which exposes him as far too vulnerable. “Cowdrey, who scored a fine 69 on Saturday, seems to be the natural successor with Titmus as the best outsider.’
E. R. Dexter, in the “Observer,” said the time had come when England’s attack would be better for more variety, even if the individual bowlers were less talented .
Of England’s fielding, Dexter said “apart from the early misses which were forgivable, the dropping of Sobers when 60 and then again three times in the 90s was not.”
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31079, 7 June 1966, Page 15
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174SMITH IN TEST Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31079, 7 June 1966, Page 15
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