THE FIRST TEST

Evening Star, Issue 20029, 21 November 1928, Page 8

THE FIRST TEST

RYDER AS CAFTAIH t : ENGLISH CRITICS SURPRISED - Frew Associatiori—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, November 20. Tho reviewers of the Australian test team agree that the big surprise is Ryder’s captaincy. Woodlull amrßichardson had been regarded as the only two candidates, with.Kippax a distant third. Apart from this aspect, the: general opinion is that the selection was obvious, with tho exception of Richardson’s omission. Mr P. F. Warner admits that ho is surprised, but ho says that Ryder is senior to the others and has had much test experience. He is seen to the best advantage when in a forcing role. Mr Warner adds; “Ho is a pleasant, easy man, and will make ay nice opposite to our captain.” Tho ‘ Daily Telegraph ’ recalls that Ryder accomplished so little in the tests in 1926 that he was dropped lor tho final test at the Oval. It confesses that it is unable to understand why Richardson was dropped. Furthermore, preference for Hendry as twelfth man over Andrews is one of tho pronounced features of the selection in its opinion. —Australian Press Association. THE SELECTORS’ TASK ABOUT THE BEST THEY COULD PICK HENDRY TWELFTH MAN. Presi Aasochtion—By Telegraph-Copyright. SYDNEY, November '2O. The consensus •of opinion among cricket experts and’.visiting journalists is that the test team is about the best the Australian selectors could pick. It is now stated that Hendry will be twelfth man.