AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN

Southland Times, Issue 21093, 27 May 1930, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN

NO PLAY YESTERDAY. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 12.50 a.m.) London, May 26. There was steady rain all night and play at the Oval between the Australians and Surrey was abandoned for the day. Play starts at 11 to-morrow, and stumps will be drawn at 5 o’clock. MASTER BATSMAN BRADMAN’S AMAZING SURENESS. London, May 25. Comparisons may sometimes be odious, but the opinions expressed by London cricket experts on Bradman’s performance prove that he is considered worthy of the best company. The cricket writer of The Times says: “Bradman consistently scored from deliveries which the majority of batsmen would have been content to keep from the wicket. His amazing sureness was impressive.” The Daily Mail says: “Bradman’s style is not as beautiful in any way as Trumper’s was, but he makes strokes with flashing quickness and delightful ease. He seems to possess unlimited means of scoring. His late cut is as charming as anything ever seen.” TEST TRIAL TEAMS ENGLAND v. THE REST. London, May 25. The test trial teams for the match at Lord’s on May 31 are as follows:— England. A. P. F. Chapman (Kent), captain. R. Robins (Middlesex). J. B. Hobbs (Surrey). H. Sutcliffe (Yorkshire). W. R. Hammond (Gloucestershire). F. E. YVoolley (Kent). E. Hendren (Middlesex). M. W. Tate (Sussex). H. Larwood (Notts). G. Duckworth (Lancashire). G. Geary (Leicestershire). The Rest. J. C. White (Somerset), captain. G. T. S. Stevens (Middlesex). K. S. Duleepsinhji (Sussex). R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwickshire). D. R. Jardine (Surrey). M. J. C. Allom (Surrey). M. Leyland (Yorkshire). L. Ames (Kent). J. L. Hopwood (Lancashire). S. Worthington (Derbyshire). — Clark (Northants).

Mr P. F. Warner commenting in the Morning Post on England’s test trial team, says that the batting is not quite good enough after number five. It might be overcome by making Ames wicketkeeper. He expected to find Duleepsinhji in the team, and is confident he will be there later, but he is not sure that Geary will fit into the side. He should not be surprised if the Rest win or get the best of a draw. Colonel Trevor congratulates the selection committee on sticking strictly to business relentlessly and wisely declining to include any player whom they do not regard as having the least possible chance of playing in the first test. TWO PROFESSIONALS ENGLISH SELECTION COMMITTEE. London, May 14. J. B. Hobbs, the famous batsman, and Wilfred Rhodes, the well-known Yorkshire cricketer, have accepted an invitation to serve on the English selection committee which will choose the English teams for the tests.

BATSMEN TIED UP AUSTRALIANS AT LIVERPOOL. GRIMMETT AND MACDONALD. (By Arthur Morley in the Sydney Sun). Liverpool, May 14. Two bowlers had the time of their lives at the Aigburth Cricket Ground to-day. First, C. V. Grimmett hypnotized the Lancashire batsmen and was chiefly responsible for Lancashire’s small total of 176, and then the ex-Australian fast-bowler, E. A. Macdonald, bowled with tremendous speed and helped materially to get rid of five Australians for the tiny score of 63. It was an exciting first day to the match. The wicket was easy, but none of the batsmen could do anything with these two bowlers. The Australians have a stiff fight ahead of them, but still have Kippax at the wickets. It is the same old. story. Fairfax and a’Beckett opened the bowling against Lancashire, but apparently were riot dangerous, for a’Beckett was taken off quickly to allow Grimmett to separate the opening pair, Hallows and Watson. The Hornibrook-Grimmett ' partnership before lunch was formidable, both breaking the ball —particularly Grimmett, who had E. Tyldesley in difficulties. Richardson fielded at silly point, while Walker’s 'keeping before the interval was first class. His performances here and in the Yorkshire match entitle him to consideration for the important matches. Grimmett, by getting Iddon, obtained his 13th successive wicket, including the 10 against Yorkshire. Grimmett will probably be rested from the Derbyshire match on May 21 —not before. Hornibrook appeared to be bowling toofast, instead of concentrating on length and spin, similar to White, Rhodes, and Macartney. This wicket is suitable to a left-hander. The Australian attack after lunch was confined again to Grimmett. While Grimmett is bowling a small Lancashire score looks certain, yet when he is off the score mounts up rapidly, and the batsmen are not troubled. To-day he obtained six wickets and had Eckersley and Sibbles in difficulties. After a rest, Grimmett came back, but both batstnen had developed practice and confidence. This is a very important aspect of the game, and must be taken into consideration. The writer would suggest that Bradman and Kippax bowl in more county matches, -with the view of relieving Grimmett, otherwise Australia will be sending for reinforcements in Hassett, Williams or Chilvers. , Macdonald bowled like a devil. He started off rather subdued, but accelerated his pace and .finally was bowling at a great speed. Jackson weathered the storm for a while,-but made little headway. Bradman was embarrassed for the first time in Eng-

land. Eventually his middle stump was. skittled like a shot from a gun. I could see the whites of Macdonrld’s eyes from the pavilion. After Jackson departed,?’ Mac. tasted blood, and increased his pace which he sustained to the finish. He bowled unchanged for an hour and a half. He is the first really fast bowler the Australians have met in England. That the wicket was excellent was proved by the number of l.b.w. decisions. Woodfull held the fort like a Briton, but was eventually skittled by a straight one. The Australians are depending on Kippax to pull the team through, but I expect Macdonald to return like a giant refreshed. The Australians are pleased that Macdonald is not English in view of the tests. The crowd was jubiliant at the unexpected Lancashire success, but Kippax is determined to • exhibit test temperament and score the necessary runs.