ASCHE ON THE ASHES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 207, 1 September 1932, Page 7

ASCHE ON THE ASHES.

ENGLAND TO WIN THREE TESTS

LONDON, August 26.

Mr. Oecar Asche thinks that the English cricketers will win at least three Tests in Australia. "I cannot recall an Australian or English side so strong in batting as' the Englishmen," he writes in the "Star." ■ -

"The Australiane cannot compare with England's batting. Bradman has not the technique of Hobbs, and is unlikely to repeat his recent performances, when he relied on his 'schoolboy' eye. Even Trumper's perfect style deteriorated with the years. MeCabe has improved, but Ponsford and Kippax have declined. English cricketers outlive the Australians.

"Duleepsinhji and Pataudi ehould do better iii Australia than England, and heaven help Australia if they do. England's batting tail and fieldsmen an; much stronger than Australia's, whose varied bowlers lack length and a 'swerver' on Australian wickete.

"A googiyite is very expensive, and after the maiden blush this poisonous pest can be compared only to the timid rabbit. This type of bowler won't terrorise batsmen taking their courage in both hands and feet." .

He adds that England's bowlere are inferior to its batsmen, but batting will decide the Tests. Asche, as an Australian, assures Duleepsinhji and Pataudi that they will be heartily welcomed by Australians, who will be dieappointed if the Indians do hot make centuries. . .