CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1929, Page 5

CRICKET.

WARNER’S OPINION

(United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) LONDON, Feb. 5. Warner states: “One thing is definite the last four test innings have proved we have developed a tail, such as England has never before possessed. It is a fine eleven, hut it cannot claim greatness, so long as it has to drag such a heavy tail. AVe shall have to find a couple of all-rounders before 1930 or England' will be in dire trouble.” CLEAI HILL’S COAIMFJNT. LONDON, Feb. 6. . Clem Hill says England missed an almost certain victory by stodgy, drab batting. He favours England’s chance just a shade, but one good partnership would give the game to Australia. He describes the wicket as practically as good as when the first ball was bowled, and says it is difficult to understand why Hammond with 150, did not alter his tactics and attack the bowling. In half an hour he could have altered the whole position. The more one sees of Hammond, the more runs he makes and the less strokes he unfolds. He made seventy-five per cent of his runs through the covers which Ryder persists in leaving open. He congratulates Jnrdine but feels Ins defensiveness can he ovci done.