England Heavily Beaten By

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30155, 12 June 1963, Page 7

England Heavily Beaten By

W. Indies In Test

(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright)

LONDON, June 11. British cricket writers today showered praise on the lndians for their convincing win over England by 10 wickets in the first test at Old Trafford, Manchester, yester- i day.

The 28-year-okl spin bowler, L. Gibbs, who had match figures of 11 for 157, was described as the outstanding player of the match.

In the “Daily Mail,” lan Wooldridge said: “Engwas out-bowled, out-batted.’ out-fielded and ‘ outthought. ...” Wooldridge said: “It is 13 years since an England test team has taken such a thrashing on its own soil . . . and as long as Gibbs remains among us, I doubt if we shall do much to wipe out the stain this summer.” “The Times” cricket correspondent said the West Indians had looked by far the better side. “Gibbs, on this showing, is the best off-spin-ner in the game today.” he said. The “Daily Telegraph” correspondent. E. W. Swanton, said: "England has no excuses. It was beaten fairly and squarely by what has looked over these four days a better side.” Batsmen Spun Out Gibbs spun out the English batsmen for 296 in their second innings, leaving West Indies the formality of scoring one run for a well-deserved victory. It was a magnificent perform-

ance and a great display of intelligent off-spin bowling on a pitch which gave Gibbs some assistance.

England’s batsmen contributed to their own downfall—three wickets fell today to him as the batsmen attempted to cut against the spin—but nothing should detract from his performance. After the match, seen by 67.000 people and bringing receipts of £22,696, neither of the captains was prepared to give a news conference. Andrew Steady England. 97 for one overnight, needed another 199 runs when play began, to avoid the innings K. V Andrew, the wicketkeeper, sent in as a "nightwatchman’' on Saturday, carried on steadily for 52 minutes and With M. J. Stewart took the total to 131 before giving Murray a catch off Sobers. Stewart, apart from an easy chance to long leg when 54. batted extremely well, but K. F. Barrington again went cheaply, bowled by Gibbs as he tried to drive. Five runs later at 165. Stewart's determined 3j-hour innings ended for 87, as he tried to cut the off-spinner and was caught behind. He hit 11 fours. M C Cowdrev failed again

caught ot silly mid-off as he prodded forward at Gibbs. This brought E. R. Dexter and D. B. Close, England’s last two recognised batsmen, together. Attractive Batting They resumed after lunch most atractively, gathering 40 runs in half an hour. But a 231 Dexter, who had hit seven fours in his 35, essayed a cut off Gibbs, and edged the ball to Murray, who claimed his sixth victim of the match.

Fall of wickets: one for 93 two for 131, three for 160, four for 165, five for 186, six for 231. seven for 254, eight for 256, nine for 268, ten for 296.

Close stayed for a time, but at 254 was brilliantly caught at slip by Sobers, and England had then run out of batsmen, and al! hope. WEST INDIES First innings, for six wickets declared 501 Second Innings C. C. Hunte, not out 1 M. Carew, not out 0 Total for no wicket .. 1 ENGLAND First innings 205 Second Innings M. J. Stewart, c Murray, b Gibbs 87 J. H. Edricb. c Hunte, b Worrell * .. 38 K. V. Andrew, c Murray, b Sobers 15 K. Barrington, b Gibbs 8 M. C. Cowdrey, c Hunte, b Gibbs 12 E. R. Dexter, c Murray, b Gibbs 35 D, B. Close, c Sobers, b Gibbs 32 F. J. Titmus, b Sobers 17 D. A. Allen, b Gibbs 1 F. s. Trueman, not out 29 J. B. Statham, b Griffith .. 7 Extras .. ’ 15 Total 296

Bowling O. M. R. w Hall .. 14 0 39 0 Griffith .. 8J5 4 11 1 Gibbs .. 46 16 98 6 Sobers .. 37 4 122 2 Worrell 4 2 11 1