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NZPA Brisbane The Queensland cricket captain, Greg Chappell, said his team’s 171-run win over England was no indication of the likely outcome of the first test between Australia and England, starting in Perth on November 12. “It was embarrassing for England, nothing more. The result has no real significance on the outcome of the tests,” said Chappell yesterday. “They are professionals
who know how to play under pressure.” However, that quality was not apparent at the Brisbane Cricket Ground on Monday when England’s batting lineup crumbled to a second innings total of .189 after needing 361 to win. The last five wickets fell for the addition of only 26 runs and lan Botham,-, the captain, Bob Willis, and the opener, Graeme Fowler, all went for ducks. Willis said he was “very
disappointed” with his team’s effort in the opening match of their tour, especially with the batsmen letting an ideal chance for practice on a good pitch slip away. But Willis said the match provided a valuable workout for the bowlers, Derek Pringle, Geoff Miller and Vic Marks, as well as allowing all the players to become familiar with the Gabba wicket.
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