CRICKET.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1920, Page 3

CRICKET.

THE TEST MATCH. lIAIUJVS HAND INJURED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn Copyright. Sydney, Dec 21. The weather is fine for the crW-et Owing to injury to his right hand when protecting his head from a hot return by Douglas on Saturday, Malley may not be able to ho.w! If required to-day.

SYDNEY OPINIONS. ' Sydney, Dec. 21. Morning paper critics regard Australia as now holding a winning position. They describe the play as correct, but not lively. The Herald says that the bowling presented few terrors to the batsmen. Still the attack was well maintained though the fielding was somewhat below the standard set on Friday.

The T»>!rr.i!:!i says tie bowling, although only moderately successful, was good, and aided Ijy Miir.rt fleldinir, it limited the scoring capacity.—Aus.-X.Z. Cable Assn.

ENGLISH CRITICISMS. London, Dee. 19. Critics aro profoundly disappointed at England's batting and fail to see symptoms of the supposed decadence in the Australian bowling. On the contrary it is fully equal to the pre-war standard.

The Times says the Englishmen had their chance bu; failed rather dismally. The AusUralinns achieved a startling performrfjice. Tt.e bowling was extremely good.

RETURNED SOLDIERS' TEAM. The following- will represent the Returned Soldiers in their match with New Plymouth on the Sports Ground on Christians Day, play commencing at 2 p.m.: B. Bragg. E. i). Colson, G. Hooker, 0. Kinsella, A. B. Mao Donald, K. Monteath, A. H. Osborne, S. Quick-fall, W. H. Quiclifall, W. Roch, F. Shepherd and VI. • Shepherd. Players are requested to attend at the ground in the morning for the purpose of preparing the wicket.