The Master Batsman
Hobbs's successive centuries at the Oval against Notts and the New Zealanders were by common consent ranked among the best he has ever played, and proved beyond a shadow of doubt that he is still the master in English cricket. The New Zealanders were especially keen to see Hobbs. He took the opportunity to hit up his highest score of the season, 146, against them, and at the close they made no secret* of the fact that they were delighted with his exhibition. Since their last appearance in London the New Zealanders have adopted rather more restricted methods at the wicket, which is a pity, but after watching Hobbs they may revert to their old style. The tourists have paid high tributes to the quality of English umpires’ work.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 152, 17 September 1927, Page 10
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132The Master Batsman Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 152, 17 September 1927, Page 10
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