AFTER THE MATCH.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1363, 14 February 1912, Page 5

AFTER THE MATCH.

OPINION 01? PELHA.M WARNER. Melbourne, February 13. After the match Hie Cricket Association entertained tho players. The State Governor, Sir John Fuller, presided. Mr. ]'. V. Warner, in responding lo ■congratulations, slid that although Australians had criticised tho English term at the outset, the English methods of selection had proved Found. The team had been chosen with particular reference, lo conditions where mutches wore played to a finish. He. thought thai; England had won on their merits. Tho spectators were splendid, and had cheered both sides impartially. He hoped that Hill would be sent to England next tour. Hill said that Australia had boon fairly beaten in every department. Ho thought that Barnes and Foster were two of the greatest living bowlers. H would not be for want of trying if Australia did not prove victorious in the coming triangular contest. BOARD OF CONTROL. SETTLEMENT IS LIKELY. (Rec. February 13, 10.15 p.m.) Melbourne, February 13. Negotiations are ponding for a settlement of tho disputo between tho Board of Control and the players. It is considered probable that a satisfactory agreement will be arrived at. ENGLISH BATTING. Tho following arp the English batting averages for the. four Test Matches of the present tour:— g m .* 6 > ca K A 't, << J. B. Hobbs SBS 187 7 1 97.4 W. Rhodes 425 179 7 1 70.8 ,T. W. Hearne 25!) 114 7 1 Ml F. R. Foster 207 71 5 0 41.4 G. Gunn 2GB 75 7 0 38.2 F. E. Woolley ... 145 SB 5 0 29.0 S. V. Kinneir ... 52 30 2 0 26 0 C. I'. Mead 105 16 G 1 21.0 J. W. Doiurlaa ... 7G 35 5 0 15.2 E. J. Smith 34 22 3 0 11.3 S. F. Barnes ... 2fi 14 5 1 G. 5 H. Strudwick ... 12 12* 2 2 — J. W. Hitch ... 0 0 2 1- - Vino 4 4 11•Signifies not out.