ENGLISH COMMENT

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 32, 9 February 1929, Page 10

ENGLISH COMMENT

"AN INCOMPARABLE GAME"

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(Received 9th February, 2 p.m.)

LONDON, Bth February. .The "Daily Herald," in an editorial, says:—"Once again the impossible has happened, and timeless cricket has produced one of the most exciting struggles' in Test history. The happiest aspect of the match is the splendid revival— almost a resurrection—of the Australians. Byder fully justified his captaincy, and the youngsters have proved themselves worthy of a great, occasion. With the Lion sitting pretty and the Kangaroo ready to jump, cricket enthusiasts may take heart of grace that it is a great game whatever pessimists may say, and Adelaide has proved it." The "Daily Express" says:—"What a splendid victory, and what a wholly admirable defeat. The real winner was not England, but the incomparable game which both England and Australia played as it should be played."

The "Morning Post," in an editorial, says:—"England's victory is a pleasing conclusion to a game of unsurpassed and sustained dramatic interest. Both this and the other historic eleven-runs match at Adelaide, would tie in poetic justice Australia must be heartily congratulated on the play of their youths, who are proving that the race of Trumpers and Hills is not yet extinct. An all-important consideration is whether public^ interest in cricket will not die.if cricket without a time limit as seen in Australia, extends further. This has naturally resulted in demands for changes in the rules and implements, but our view is that the reform really required is to recognise cricket as a young man's game. That audacious youth is playing for the game's sake and is not afraid of trying a hit, or of being hit for 6, should bo preferred to the cautious ca' canny of middle-age in every sphere of preferment."