N.Z. CRICKETERS

Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1931, Page 3

N.Z. CRICKETERS

N.Z. ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGED

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LONDON, July 8

The “Daily Telegraph” says: An acknowledgment of New Zealand’s cricket, prowess is implied in the new tests, ; arid this will be heartily applauded. The tests will be welcomed, also, because they will help in. building up England’s team '"against the redoubtable Australians, our “dearest foes.” There are problems to be solved in batting as well as in bowling.”

COMPLIMENT—AND PROFIT.

LONDON, . July 8,

Mr Donnelly says the New Zealand Cricket Council was originally offered one test which they gladly accepted. After the magnificent showing at Lords, the offer of two more tests was agiadn readily accepted, boing regarded as a considerable compliment to New Zealand cricket.

DAN REESE’S VIEWS,

VERY PLEASED WITH TESTS

GISBORNE, July 8

Mr D. Reese, the well-known New Zealand cricket authority, in the course of an interview to-niglit, said that he considered two mpre tests a distinct compliment to New - . Zealand cricket, and particularly pleasing since they were not asked for. Personally, lie was exceptionally pleased with the performances of the team, which had exceeded the most optimistic expectations. Only one test was sought by the New Zealand Council originally, since the view was held that, should there be a great disparity in the strengths of the two sides, it was better that there should be only one disastroiis game for New Zealand, rather than three, as was the case with the West Indies team, who were overwhelmingly defeated in the three tests. The financial side in relation to the extra tests, was also very important, Mr Reese pointed out, for it meant that the losses causes by rain interference so far should be .y/iped f out, and funds made available for the fuller development of, the game in the Dominion. ■

All the benefit,, continued Mr Reese, was .not, however, on the side of the tourists, for the games would provide the Old Country with opportunities to build up a side for its next series of matches agonist Australia, which was a very important consideration indeed.