NO SECOND DEBACLE

Evening Star, Issue 20049, 14 December 1928, Page 9

NO SECOND DEBACLE

BUT ENGLAND WILL WIN. LONDON, December 13. (Deceived December 14, at 12.10 p.m.) Tlio ‘ Morning Post,’ in an editorial, says: “Whatever happens in Sydney, we may be sure that the Brisbane debacle will not be repeated. Australia had all the worst of tho luck, but, what is more stirprising, did not slipw that tenacity in a tight corner which was one of the most formidable characteristics of an Australian side. Australian cricket, like English in 1921, is in a .state of transition. It is difficult to decide the claims of tho oldsters and tho youngsters. The selectors have shown courage in making few changes, which illustrates the saying ‘ It is hard to enter a test team in Australia, and still harder to get out.’ With the statistics on their side, as well as the thrilling sympathy of tho most exuberant crowds of any of the Empire’s playing fields, wc are confident that, whoever wins tho toss, Chapman’s team will not only succeed, but will deserve success.”