CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1926, Page 3

CRICKET.

FURTHER COMMENT. [‘‘Sydney Sun” Cables.] (Received this day at 9.0 a.m.) LONDON, June 27. ■ Bosanquet writes:—The day’s play may he summed up Bnrdsley versus England. The remaining batsmen looked very ordinary and but for tho left hander’s typical innings Australia might have been dismissed for an inadequate score, despite tho ideal wicket: We have seldom seen a powerful batting side so dependent oil one man. Unfortunately Bardsley was thrice missed. The bowlers attempts at dismissal were poorly supported: Root and IJinvood justified their selection. Tate was unlucky but be may do something in the second innings. Carr handled the howling well, not allowing the Australians to get the bowlers measure.

In connection with the injury to Gregory’s shin there is still .some doubt whether he will be able to 10produoo his best form. The trouble is only now being revealed and lias caused the doctors the gravest concern. They declare it was an act of heroism on his part in continuing bowling in the .first test. He must have suffered agonies. On returning to the dressing room at the adjournment he told tho other pl):vers that it was no use, he could howl no more. Immediately the match was abandoned lie hurried to London and secured the best possible advice. The doctors views were so grave, that taken in conjunction with Everett’s sinovitis foot the management seriously considered dibling for Scott or Bhickie. Fortunately Gregory’s injury yielded to treatment.

The Australians generally are satisfied with the day’s play. They consider it impossible to lose and there |s a possible chance of winning.

. PLUM WAItNEfI’S COMMENT. LONDON, June 27. Mr "Plum” Warner in the “Morning Post” says Bardsley had some luck, but tho chances ho gave were very difficult. His innings must be described as a great one. Bardsley, however slow he may be, is always good to v.fiteb. Ilis method is good ill tho extreme, and liis defence splendid. J-lis play on the leg side approached perfection. He made many into cuts and drove past midoff more than lie usually ■ does. The fielding was splendid. Carr ciiplaincd England extremely well, and managed the bowling so ably that ho kept the howlers fresh to the end. Ho will undoubtedly be a fine, captain. LONDON, June 27. The newspapers generally attack He Australians for failure to force the game in tho last hour. Strndwick’s wicket keeping is also criticised. The “Despatch” points out that Brown of Hampshire might advantageously bo substituted, so strengthening the batting and allow Die selectors to include another howler, regardless of his ability to make runs. ; LONDON, Juno 27. Good judges of cricket lire of opinion that without running a risk, the Australians could have put on another hundred in the time available. Bardsley and Ryder's partnership made the observers conclude that I lie Australians object was to become dead safe from defeat before trying to win. This is not the l>est way of achieving nil actual victory ill a three days test.

AY KAT IT I'M! CONDITI ONS. (Received tins dav at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, June 27. Rain fell in several parts of London to-night but Lords ground and district escaped. To-night’s forecast is variable winds and occasional local showers and warm. A further outlook shows no material change.

COUNTY CRICKET. LONDON, June 25. Playing Surrey, Oxford in the first innings made 273, Taylor scoring 105 and Newman 6(1. Peach took 6 Tor 84. In the. second innings, Oxford made 212 for 4, Faweus scoring 70, and Holmes 55. Surrey in the first innings made 505 for 5 declared. Hobbs scored 261 and Saudluim IBJ. Hie game was drawn. Hobbs and Snndham scored 428 for the first wicket, thus creating a new Surrey record. It is also the highest first wicket score ever made at the Oval, and is the third best for all first class cricket and the second best English total. Ilohbs has reached one thousand runs for the season. Kent against Notts, made 400 hi the first innings. Harding scoring 78. As'hdowne 137. Woolley 114, and Chapman 51. Barratt took 6 for 92. Notts in the first' innings made 145. Woolley taking 3 for 15. In the second innings Notts scored 152, Walker making fifty and Wright taking 4 for 35. Kent won by an innings and 103 runs. Middlesex, against Somerset, made 345 in the first innings, Hearne scoring 74 and Kidd 59. In the second innings Middlesex made 259 for 5 declared. Hendren mac 60, Dee (not out) 100. and Bruce 61. Somerset in the first innings made 145, Hearne taking •> for 43, and in the second 184, Durston taking 4 for 59. Middlesex won by 275 runs. For Nortliants against Essex, Nicholson took o' for 79. The game was drawn. - .

For Gloucester against Yorkshire. Parker took 5 for 56, including the hattrick. For Yorkshire, Oldroyd took 4 for 14. The game was drawn. For Lancashire, against Leicester, MacDonald in the first innings took 5 for 53, and in the second 6 for 02. For Leicester, Astili took a lor no. and Gearv in the first took 5 for 65. and in the second 9 for 33. I eicester won. Rain interfered with the play.