CRICKET.
i AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CAIII.K ASSOCIATION] CRICKET COMMENT. (Received This Day at !L4f> a.m.) LONDON, February 21. The “Manchester Guardian” says true cricket lovers were dismayed to road that' although it rained overnight, the Sydney wicket was not affected, owing to protection. Cricket is an outdoor game, - whereto the glorious uncertainty its greatest fascination is attributable. The finest team is that which is prepared for every change in the conditions. The team chosen should be prepared for all weathers. The true rule should be not to protect pitches th roughout. N.B.W. v. QUEENSLAND. BRISBANE, Feb 22. N.S.VV. in the second innings made two hundred and sixty-eiglit. O’Keefe 72. Ayres tok 7 wickets for 88.
‘.HAMILTON, Feb 22. The Australian cricketers were tendered a civic reception anil started the South Auckland match at noon. The weather was eoludy with light showers. The home team batted first, Loveridge and Sneddon facing the bowling of Asher and Hornibrook. At the luncheon ad.jourment the score stood at 28, Loveridgo 16, Sneddon 11. This is the longest first wicket partnership since tho Australians commenced the lour.
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Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1921, Page 3
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181CRICKET. Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1921, Page 3
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