D’Oliveira Available

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31768, 27 August 1968, Page 19

D’Oliveira Available

(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) LONDON.

The England cricket selectors have asked the coloured batsman, B. D’Oliveira, if he will be available to tour his native South Africa with the M.C.C.

D’Oliveira, who scored 158 in the fifth test against Australia, replied: “Yes, naturally.” The selectors will meet tn London today to choose the party of 18 which will be announced after M.C.C.

approval tomorrow or J. Thursday.

D’Oliveira, who has already played for England against Australia, West Indies, India and Pakistan, was reported to be extremely keen to play in his native country.

have told the selectors they will not be available for the

South African tour. The allrounder, R. Illingworth, and the batsman—and former England captain—E. R. Dexter—gave business commitments as the reason for their decision.

had eraressed doubts , .i? 1 '? lo “ red ba to“ a "> * n s P‘ te fLr h ' dents in South Africa. Two other England stars

The South African Prime Minister (Mr Vorster) announced last April that non-white players from countries which had tradltional ’P ortin g ties with South Africa would be allowed to compete against South African whites.