CRICKETERS AT HOME

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 957, 28 April 1930, Page 9

CRICKETERS AT HOME

CORDIAL RECEPTION TO AUSTRALIANS ENGLISH SIDE CHOSEN British Official Wireless RUGBY, Saturday. The members of the Australian cricket team were officially welcomed at Australia House by Sir Granville Ryrie, High Commissioner for Australia. Many Australians resident in London were present. Past and present English cricketers were represented by Mr. P. F. Warner and Mr. A. P. F. Chapman, who captained the last English touring eleven in Australia. London was represented by Sir William Waterlow, Lord Mayor. The King’s third son, the Duke of Gloucester, Lord Plumer, president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, Lord Harris, Lord Decies and representatives of all branches of sport were among the guests at a luncheon subsequently given in honour of the Australians at the Savoy Hotel by the British Sportsmen’s Club. Lord Decies read a telegram from the King welcoming the Australians. His Majesty said: "I am glad my son is present on this occasion, which I trust may be a happy beginning of an enjoyable torn-.” Lord Harris, in greeting the visitors on behalf of English cricket, said everyone was looking forward to seeing this young side. The team to represent Worcestershire in the first match against the Australian cricketers on April 30, May 1 and 2, at Worcester, will be chosen from the following:—Major A. N. Jewell, 11. A. Gilbert, C. F. Walters, C. F. Root, L. Wright, H. H- Gibbons, J. E. Nicholls, V. Fox, J. Fox, Jackson, Styler, Brook and Perks. The two last-named players are new to Worcestershire cricket.