HOBBS’ CHOICE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10096, 8 September 1925, Page 2

HOB BS’ CHOICE

“MY team for THE TESTS.”

CARII. AS CAPTAIN. “NO CAKE-WALK OVER AUSTRALIANS:” (United Press Assn.—Copyright.) (A. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) LONDON, Sept. 6. Hobbs, writing in tho Sunday Express on “My Team tor tho Tests,” says: “I must admit, with .tho _modesty I would probably be one of the first selected, but at present I feel I would like to rest on my laurels. I have had sufficient cricket this year and feel I have no chance of enhancing my test record. C'n the contrary the longer I p ay tho more chance I have ol spoiling it. Though most sorry t°. do so I would have to pass over Guligan on form. My choice for captain would he Carr, a much improved player with' many qualities required in a captain. Assuming Ido not play,, my team would he: Carr Holmes, Sutcliffe, Tate, Macaulay, Hendren, Stevens. Kilner, Lilley, Jupp, with Sandham, Woolley or Hal’ows. Tliis is a team that is likely to score quick.y. “For those who would like to scr:ip tho whole hunch of older players hero is an alternative: Carr, Stevens, Jupp, Macaulay, Tate, Allen or Larwood, Sutcliffe, Holmes, Lilley, Hallows and Hammond or Watson. “Some people think because wo ran the Australians pretty close in Australia it will he a eake-wa'k here. Take it from me. it will not. They are fighters and will come with the firm intention of winning the rubber. It will ho a case of the gloves off.” Hobbs stated: “My team will make a good eleven triers. They are certain to go all out and are unlikely to suffer stage fright. Parker, in the event of wet weather, will be an invaluable bowler. Summing up, I am hopeful, not over-confident, knowing how the Australians rise to the cceas on. In my opinion the outcome is ,<n even money chance.”