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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1930, Page 5

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AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

FENDER’S VIEWS

[United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. 1

(Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, April 17

Mr Fender, in the course of a review of Australia’s prospects, at the Wine Trades’ luncheon, declared that every single batsmen Was a perfect stroke player and lni-d only to discover theparticular strokes he could use to advantage owing to varying conditions in England in order to shine. ,He believed Australian bowlers would most quickly ascertain ‘.he comparatively small amount of spin necessary to turn the ball in England. He had not shared the view of a majority of writers that the tests were likely to be almost a certainty for England. The Australians were a bunch of youngsters full of enthusiasm, determined to justify themselves and started off with a definite command of strokes their hatting was certain to command length bowling. / Most likely, especially in bowling. England will give one or two surprises. Furthermore, they are excellent fielders. some even amazing.

As far as the batting is concerned he is convinced tney will prove greatly superior to the Australians. In the series of tests “we must put absolutely tnfe best against them. Personally, I do not think the best is anything like good by comparison as the margin had shown in the last tests.”