ENGLAND’S POLICY.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 306, 10 December 1936, Page 6

ENGLAND’S POLICY.

Wearing Down Bowling By Defence. Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, Dec. 9. C. G. Macartney, in the Sydney Morning Herald, says.- “England, but for unattractive batting yesterday, Allen excepted, outplayed Australia. At one period yesterday it appeared as if England’s policy of dedence would be fatal, as runs were scarce and the wickets were falling wifthl disastrous Teguliaritiy. Allen’s meritorious innings dispelled the danger and at the end of the day England was in a strong position. “England’s policy of wearing down the Australian bowling by patience and defence was unattractive. Such reputable run-getters as Hammond, Ames, Leyland and Hardstaff were seldom seen in quest of runs and their polite inaction cost them their wickets 'for modest contributions. This policy' was pursued throughout the day. Alien was the only one who displayed any degree of enterprise.

“It must be admitted that the limited bowling attack had suffered greatly from the earlier defence on a definite improvement in Ward’s work. O’Reilly did not reveal the real venom expected of him. Sievers supplied inexpensive relief and rendered available assistance by securing three wickets. * “Australia’s fielding was good. The two running catches by Bradman and Fingleton will be numbered among the great feats of test cricket’’ A. E. R. Gilligan, in a broadcast, expressed the opinion that the appeal against the light when the Australians went in was justified. Oldfield has now dismissed 85 batsmen iu tests, breaking the Englishman Lilley’s record.