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Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1926, Page 3

CRICKET.

[Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.] LONDON, June 15. Though there was a loss in the cash takings at tlio test match at Nottingham, £G,OOO was taken chiefly from Ds and half a guinea, hooked seats. This is easily a record for three-quar-ters of an hour’s play. AGAINST YORKSHIRE. 7Ree«ived this dav at 8 n.m.) LONDON, June 10.

Several days rain caused havoc with the pitch at Brumal! Lane. The lain cleared early this morning but the pitch was then in such a state that a prompt start was impossible. As a result of nil inspection at 11.30. it was decided to reinspoet at two o’clock. The sun made a welcome .appearance before noon and will be of material assistance in the process of drying out. .VO PLAY. LONDON, June IG. Collins ami Lupton, (the two captains), mode another ’inspection at 2.15 p.m. and after a long consultation decided to reinspoet at 4 p.m. The morning’s sun raised false hopes as it, disappeared after toil minutes and the absence of sun and wind made recovery a long process. Another long discussion accompanied the third inspection of the pitch at four and as a result it was decided to abandon the idea of play to-day.

LONDON, June 16. Faulkner, writing in the “Westminster Gazette” advocates allotting six days for tests. He says Sydney Smith’s criticisms of English selectors should not be taken too seriously. There was no suspicion of sharp- practice in withholding certain players which was due to an exhibition of more foresight and horse .'cnse than previously had been shown. Alter all. if any cricketers thought, schemed and experimented, it is the Australians.”