THE THIRD TEST

Evening Star, Issue 20061, 29 December 1928, Page 6

THE THIRD TEST

BEFORE THE MATCH Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 27. There are indications of the keenest interest in the third test, and the Press generally is discussing the changes in the Australian team and the prospects. i The ‘ Daily Telegraph * anticipates that England will meet stiffer opposition at Melbourne than hitherto. “ The introduction of Oxenhurn and A’Beckett means a formidable combination of bowlers. It needs only a little luck, which has not yet come to Australia, to make the struggle very even. While it would be pleasant to won the rubber with two games in hand, there will be many here who would like to'see Euglaufd’s opponents make a bold bid for victory in this match.” The ‘Morning Post’ says: “The Australian eleven is perhaps a stronger side than the one that played in Sydney, though Ponsford will bo sorely missed at Melbourne, where lie scored bis principal triumph. England would have been cheaply rid of Ponsford on his favourite pitch for anything under 100. The most significant change is the dropping of Ironmonger and the requisitioning of Oxenham to strengthen the attack. He undoubtedly is a great bowler on his day. He has plenty of spin, varies his attack, and possesses a cricket brain.”—Australian Press Association. RYDER AGAIN CAPTAIN Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright, MELBOURNE, December 27. Ryder has been appointed captain of the Australian Eleven, and Woodlull vice-captain. THE ENGLISH TEAM Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, December 28. Although the English team will not ho formally announced until to-mor-row, it is understood that the team will ho the same as that which won the second test.