CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1921, Page 4

CRICKET

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. M.C.C. CRITICISED. - LONDON, May 24. The “Daily Chronicle” says: “The Marylebone attack was badly 1 Kindled. The M.C.C. team might have won the match from the Australians, but for Evans dispensing poor stuff. NOTES ON THE GAME. LONDON, May 24. , The blow which Collins received on the wrist yesterday was severe. Ii - fingers are numbed, and it s feared lie may be unable to play on Saturday. In the event of his absence it is likely that Bardsley and Andrews will open the Australians’ innings, in view of Andrews’ brilliant opening display toi day. Mr Jackson, presiding at a luncheon at Lords, referred to Armstrong’s resumption of play after a blow winch would have killed an average man. Armstrong congratulated Eng'an.l on doing the right thing in appointing a fine cricketer and a great captain life Douglas to lead in the tests. Hearne has recovered and he plays for Middlesex to-morrow.

Tho performances of Dnrston and Stevens did not enhance their claims for inclusion in the test team. Although the wicket was crumbling when tlip Australians were starting their second innings, Dnrston never looked dangerous. Bardsley who played magnificently, treated him with such contempt that Dnrston was reserved and when he bowled again the game was safe for the Australians though he howled much better. Stevens was the most conspicuous failure of the match, his howling having no sting. THE ENGLISH BARRACKING. LONDON, May 24. The “Yorkshire Post” cricket representative commenting on Armstrong’s complaint of tho barracking at Bradford describes the complaint as an exaggeration. He says that only a small section of the crowd indulged in ironical chaff. It would bo incorrect to say that tho English Press have remained silent. They have treated tho incident in a proper manner. “The Australians are running a risk” says tlq, correspondent “of straining the public’s good feeling bv their almost dictatorial attitude in the matter of hours of play. This feeling was behind the comparatively mild backing at Bradford. This is recognised by the English players, who have had thoir experience of the Australian crowd.”