CRICKET NEWS.
'AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] CRICKET - 'TEAM PROSPECTS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 29 “Plum” Warner in an article in the “Standard” says the rivalry of the views of a section of men for the Australian tour has given English cricket, a great impetus. He declares cricket is “simply booming” throiighout the countryside. I do not remember when interest among players and spectators was so keen or the play so fine. Hobbs, TV". Collley, J. TV. Hearne, Hendren, Kilner, and Mead are especially noteworthy. It is now clear the English will secure a very powerful batting and fielding side. The bowling is still doubtful, but, the nrospects; are more promising. Durston, a Middlesex giant is proving a fast bowler, one of our best.” LONDON, May 28.
Mr Lacy declares that there is no foundation for the “Daily Chronicle’s” report that the Australian Board of Control will choose only players in test matches, who actually fought in the war. CRICKET TEAM FOR ENGLAND. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE—COPYRIGHT] LONDON, May 29. It is regarded as practically certain that an Australian cricket team will visit England in 1921, and play the first match at'Old Trafford in July.
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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1920, Page 4
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