CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 December 1924, Page 3

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CIAIILX ASSOCIATION Till-: GREATEST CRICKETER. SYDNEY. Dec. 27. Commenting on the cricket, the “Herald” says the successful partnership of Hobbs and Sut.-lilfe was the leading special leature ol the batting. In making an opening partnership. »f over one hundred runs in each innings „f the match, the pair achieved sometiling that never lias been done la-lore. If there is one present-day player more than alioilier "itb whom one associates the words of a hundred, it is Jack ||.Jibs. A glance at (ho statistics show the occasions on which he has helped to pic- up three figures for lirst wicket in lirst -class cricket, number 97. .Tins is an experience altogether unique. Even Dr. Grate in his long and wonderful career took part in no more than <>9 partnerships; but. possibly that be did not do so is due in the fact that be did not get players to stay with him so consistently as Hobbs.

ENGLISH COMMENT. jI.’OXDOX, Dee. 27. 11l a leading article, beaded “Undefeated 1.0-i-rs.” the Observer says: “Tim Englishmen anparently knew they were beaten betorc the tenth \\ e-10-t fell, but not before they gave an exhibition of indomitable irieket. which will lie appreciated by none more than tla-ir opponents.” [OX DON. Dee. 28. Having taken for granted that Australia would "in (lie lirst test, the newspapers have been discussing remedies. The “Daily Exnress” editorially says tho lesson is that “v;e cannot win by hatting alone. Gilligau "ill hardly venture again to take the held minus Douglas. Kilner or Tyldcsley. The doubt held before sailing concerning the adequacy of the team’s howling is unshaken rather by this thrilling il disapiMiinting contest. The “Daily Mi-r----aid” emphasises the need for including Douglas and Kilner who are also good batsmen. I.OXDOX “TIMES” COMMENTI.OXDOX. December 28. Commenting on the test match the ‘'Times’’ crick"!, expert nays the result, was never in real doubt, sinte the Australians always held a commanding lead, lie adnots that in I rin itinslaiu-cB England aceom|:li.-hed a great feat making 111. but there is no disguising the severity of the defeat. The cause is plain lor everyone to see. Our halting, though in individual cases il "as supcrli. was dreadfully uneven, "liereas Hi at of the Australians was consistence itself.

CAPTAIN’S VIKAYS. SYDNKY, Deeeinher 28. CilliMjvi states regarding the veuiaiuiug tests that he had no doubt the Knglishnien had a greater share ol had luck throughout the match. Tie added that the Knglish hatting (lid not ei,me lin to expectations hut lie was unable to account for their lailure. lie was well satisfied with the Imwliug and more satisfied with then fielding. (•,,llins said the Australian superioritv was not. so great, and there must le a tightening up. especially m ' fielding if Australia is to retain the ashes.