CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1921, Page 3

CRICKET.

AI HTKALIAN it N.Z. CAULK ASSOCIATION) TEAM FOR ENGLAND. (Received this day at 11.30 a.in.) SYDNEY, Feb. 18. Tlio weather is fine, but more lain aad tlmnder is expected. The “Telegraph” says the one big shock in the team frtr England, which sails in tile Osterlev, is the inclusion of Ma.vne, who latterly has been a very mediocre batsman. There will be a great outcry in this and other States. Half a dozen batsmen in New South Wales are more deserving and if a Victorian must go, there are others more entitled. Hearne has remained in Adelaide on medical advice, convalescing, till the team returns. Punch replaces Trennery. TEST MATCH CRITICS. LONDON, Feb. 10. i The “Westminster Gazette” says the severe test match defeat confirms the impression formed in earlier games that the Australians are superior all round. In capacity, they have proved to be equipped cricketers in the best sense of the word rather than specialists, which the English game is apt to develop. AUCKLAND v. AUSTRALIA. AUCKLAND, Feb. 18. The cricket match, Australia v. Auck land, began at noon at Eden Park in fine weather. There was a perfect wicket. Auckland won the toss and batted first, Hemus and Horspool facing Hornibrook ;* both batsmen fell immediately, with two wickets gone for five runs. At lunch the score was two for 27,—Hemus 1, Horspool 1, Somerville (not out), 14; Smith (not out) 4.