CRICKET.
THE BAN ON PLAYERS TOURING. GOVERNMENT ACTION MENTIONED. (Received This Day, 9.40 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Continuing its criticism of the Board of Cricket Control, the ‘'Daily Telegraph” says that representations may be made to the Commonwealth Government over the board’s control. On two previous occasions—once over the bodyline dispute and again in connection with a New Zealand tour —the Government interested itself in cricket matters. It is suggested now that the board’s decision may have an adverse effect on the goodwill between India and Australia. It might react seriously against our trade with "that country, which is increasing every quarter. This is particularly likely because of the fact that the Maharajah of Patiala is one of the hereditary rulers of the Indian Empire, and the board’s action might be considered as an offence to him. SEVERAL AFRICANS INDISPOSED (Received This 'Day, 12.45 p.m.) LONDON, July 26. Siedle has strained a knee, and Balaskas has injured an arm, and they will not play in the fourth Test. Five members of the African team suffered slight food poisoning after eating lobster, but they have recovered.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 243, 27 July 1935, Page 6
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