FEELING IN ENGLAND

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 26, 31 January 1930, Page 10

FEELING IN ENGLAND

TEAM GOOD AT ALL POINTS

OPINION OF PLAYERS

(Received 31st January, 1 p.m.) LONDON, 30th. January.

General surprise and regret is expressed at Ryder's non-inclusion in the Test team, but there is a feeling that .the selectors have done-their work •_ ell, and built up a team good at all points., Australia need not fear the batting strength, and the fielding should be of a high standard, as youth is predominant. Hammond, interviewed by the Australian, Press Association, said: "The Australians will take a lot of beating, though they might not be strong on sticky wickets. It is a fine batting side. Kippax, Jackson, Bradman, and Richardson will give the crowds a treat. Many thought Grimmett would not come. I think he is still tho world's most accurate leg spin bowler." Leylahd said that the side was weaker in bowling than he expected. He was surprised at the exclusion of Ryder, but he thought Richardson would add to the "fielding strength. Hornibrook, 'ie said, should be a useful bowler in England but not so good as Wall, who is Australia's best.