ENGLISH CRICKETERS

Evening Star, Issue 20020, 10 November 1928, Page 5

ENGLISH CRICKETERS

NEW SOUTH WALES HATCH VISITORS THREE WICKETS FOR 372 JAR DIKE’S THIRD CENTURY. Press Association —By Telegraph —Copyright SYDNEY, November 9. For the match between England and Now South Wales tixo weather was warm early but cold later. Tho wicket was excellent and the attendance was •JO,OOO, tho receiuts being £I,BOO. Jardine and Sutcliffe made a line partnership. Tho former was particularly brilliant, turning tho fastest deliveries of Gregory and Nicliolls to leg. Jardine was a far more attractive opening batsman than Hobbs, and he scored 140 in 220 minutes, including sixteen 4’s. This was his third century of the tour. Sutcliffe was very sound, off-driving well. 11c gave a possible chance to Hooker at second slip off Nicliolls. tho fieldsman just touching tho ball. Otherwise he gave a brilliant display. Hammond and Hcndren were clashing, and each hit a C off Campbell. Hammond’s score included eleven -i’s. He was very strong on the off, and ho possesses a magnificent shot through tho covers. The bonding was accurate, and Kelleway swung the ball well, taking two for 75. Hooker broke sharply from the off occasionally. Tiie wickot was a batsman’s paradise, and_ unless the weather changes a draw is likely. Details: — ENGLAND. First Innings. Sutcliffe 1) Kelleway ... 67 Jardine b Hooker 140 Tyldesley c Oldfield b Kelleway ... 1 Hammond not out 96 Hcndren not out 57 Extras 11 Total for three wickets ... 1372