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Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1933, Page 4

One of tho attractions of cricket is the possibiltiy of sudden changes being made in the position at a moment's notice, a success by a bonder at certain times affecting the whole position, while a batsman can equally defy all attacks. Remarkable examples of the sudden changes in a game that can take place- are being shown in the third test match now in progress in Adelaide. In the opening minutes of the game the British batsmen failed to withstand the attach of the opposing bonders and four of their best batsmen were out for a paltry score. Then two others of the team made a fine stand, and gradually changed the position. The tail wagged well and when the last man was out the total had reached the very respectable one of 341. Then the' Australians filled the batting crease and there was the general opinion that a large score would be run up on the easy Adelaide wicket. Again the critics were confounded, for the flower of Australianbatsmen went out as quickly as their opponents had done, and four wickets were down for 39. There again the scene changed, a stand being made, and before .'the day’s play had finished the score had been taken to IC9 without further loss. The match is being continued to-day, and the issue will certainly bj followed with every keen interest, the game being at an interesting- stage. Whatever the results of the tests may be, tlie 1932-33 fixtures will certainly rank as the moat sensational of the many series of games pilaye:! for the Ashes. On no occasion has there been before such a rapid change of fortune in the positions of the opposing, teams.