AUSTRALIAN CRICKET

Evening Star, Issue 21634, 1 February 1934, Page 9

AUSTRALIAN CRICKET

TEAM FOR ENGLAND SIXTEEN PLAYERS SELECTED WOODFULL AGAIN APPOINTED CAPTAIN Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, January 31. The Australian team to tour England lias been selected as follows; W. M. Woodfull (Victoria). W. H. Ponsford (Victoria). L. S. Darling (Victoria). B. A. Barnett (Victoria). L. Fleetwood-Smith (Victoria). E. H. Bromley (Victoria). H. 1. Ebeling (Victoria). D. G. Bradman (New South Wales). A. F. Kippax (New South Wales). S. J. M'Cabe (New South Wales). W. A. Brown (New South Wales). A. Z. Ghipperfield (New South Wales). W. A. Oldfield (New South Wales). W. J. O’Reilly (New South Wales). C. V. Grimmett (South Australia). T. Wall (South Australia).

A STRONG SIDE THE NEW PLAYERS Woodfull has been appointed captain and Bradman vice-captain, and the selectors for the tour will be Woodfull, Bradman, and Kippax. Public opinion generally is pleased with the team, although a few cricket writers are disappointed that places have not been found for Fingleton, Richardson, Chilvers. and possibly Hill. Cricketing officials regard the team as a very strong- one in all departments. Mr Harold Bushby is the team’s manager. Arthur Chipperfield’s inclusion came as a surprise, although he is regarded as a splendid batsman ,a promising slow bowler, and a magnificent slip fieldsman. He comes from Newcastle, where he made a fine century against the Englishmen on their last tour of the northern districts. Bromley shaped really well at Sydney in the recent Sheffield Shield match. He is a useful left-hand bowler and an excellent fieldsman. He played one test against England, getting 26 and 7. Brown literally played himself into the team during the recent Sheffield Shield games. Barnett is second wicketkeeper. He is a promising left-hand batsman, which accounted for his selection instead of the South Australian keeper, Walker, who had previous test experience. Darling has been a prolific scorer during the past two seasons, and did well in the last tests, making 148 against England. He is a hard man to shift when he is set. Ebeling has not played very much owing to his inability to leave work. He bowls medium fast right hand, and the batsmen treat him with respect. He is also a fair bat and a good field. Fleetwood-Smith was originally a right-hand howlbr, but became a lefthander after an accident. He bowls an off break to right-hand batsmen and a “ bosey.” There is much speculation on how he will fare in England. TEAM FDR NEW ZEALAND RICHARDSON CAPTAIN SYDNEY, January 31. The following team has been selected for the New Zealand tour:— V. Richardson (captain, South Australia). J. Davey (South Australia)._ A. Lonergan (South Australia). H. Nitschke (South Australia). C. Walker (South Australia). K. Rigg (vice-captain, Victoria), L. Nagel (Victoria). E. M'Cormick (Victoria). H. Chilvers (New South Wales). J. Fingleton (New South Wales). Clem Hill (New South Wales). C. Andrews (Queensland). C. Badcock (Tasmania). The last named is a promising batsman. Davey is an all-rounder.. The team comprises many with test, qualifications. The Selection Committee comprises Richardson, Rigg, and Fingleton. The New Zealand itinerary has not yet been completed.

TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA The board decided that, subject to suitable arrangements being made, an Australian team will visit South Africa in 1935-36. THE BOARD ADJOURHS SYDNEY, January 31. The board adjourned at a late hour. No disclosures have yet been made in regard to the body-line controversy. The board will meet again to-morrow. ENORMOUS INTEREST LONDON, January 31. (Received February 1, at 12.45 p.m.) There is enormous interest in the Australian team, which is discussed everywhere. The newspapers are plastered with photographs, biographies, and appreciations. The general opinion is that O’Reilly is Australia’s greatest hope, and a great gamble. If, as expected, he does better in England than in Australia, he may help Bradman to win the tests. If he fails, the attack will possibly collapse with a thud. Larwood, interviewed, said it was about the best side Australia could have chosen. O’Reilly was outstanding in the Australian attack, but he was surprised at the omission of Richardson. Referring to his own chances, he said it was impossible to say how his foot would stand cricket. He had been advised not to try until he could get on the turf. “I shall stick to the surgeon’s advice,” he said.