M.C.C. TEAM

Evening Star, Issue 22146, 28 September 1935, Page 17

M.C.C. TEAM

JMJ6TRALIA-KEW ZEALAND TOUR A FAREWELL LUNCHEON JPraM Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, September 27., .(Received September 28, at 9.30 a.ni.) “ Possibly there is a hatchet to bury. Let us bury it if-wo can,” said Holmes "'(captain), at a farewell, luncheon, to the Marylebone touring team on the eve of its departure for Australia and New Zealand by the Orion. He added that the team was looking forward to five matches in Australia. “I am sure .we will not lose sight of the fact we are playing cricket as a game. We can bat and also, at least in England, bowl, .while' we are aiming to establish a reputation as the finest fielding team to leave these shores. But though anxious to win it is not of vital importance. We do often think too much of the importance attached to the results of cricket matches, including tests,” Mr Cecil Wray, reading a cable frqm .Sir Janies Parr, said he was sure that Sir James was watching the Suez Canal to ensure a safe passage for the team. Mr Arthur Sims said he was sure the 'Australians would welcome the team, despite the fact that Mead might be so nervous in his first over that he might hit his own toes with is first ball and Jail somebody with his second.