READY FOR TEST

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 366, 22 February 1937, Page 5

READY FOR TEST

BOWLERS SAVED

VICTORIAN MATCH.

Gregory Becoming More

Versatile.

Press Association—Copyright. Received 12.30 p.m. Sydney, To-day, The cricket writer of the Sydney Morning Herald, commenting on the match between England and Victoria, says that Gregory’s play lacked some of the dash of his century innings against England in the first Victorian match, but his defence was wonderfully sound. He appeared to aim at developing his stroke play, and he was more versatile than in the previous innings. A satisfactory feature was that he was ho£ content to play back; but left the crease using his feet to Verity, who had the field spread to stop hard drives.

Lee also batted well, but the most attractive innings of the match so far was played by fke consistent 22-year-old right-hander Hassett, who in his first appearance against the Englishmen impressed them by his artistry and confidence. The English attack was varied but lacked sting. Robins was careful not to overwork his Test bowlers, especially Voce.