AFTER THE ASHES

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10189, 29 December 1925, Page 5

AFTER THE ASHES

TATE’S ADVICE TO ENGLAND. TEAM MUST~HAVE CONFIDENCE IN EACH OTHER. SECRET OF AUSTRALIA’S SUCCESS. LONDON, Dec, 27. Tate, in a special article in the “Daily Express,” says the ashes will not be recaptured unless a team is chosen that can be blended to work together. It must not be merely the eleven best batsmen and bowlers. Tlie captain must be a real strong leader, and an excellent batsman and fielder: If lie is a good bowler, so much the better. The captain must be given the choice of both batsmen and bowling according to pitch and weather This has often been overlooked in the past-, when it was wrongly assumed that a team which would be successful in brilliant weather on a hard dry ground at Lord’s would do equally well in Leeds on a dull day on a sold, wicket. It is supremely important that those picked should have the utmost confidence in their companions. Australia, like Yorkshire, lias been signally successful for several years because she had this mutual confidence. This spirit of implicit confidence is half the battle. The Yorksbiremani last summer declared his county, team to be as likely as any to beat the Australians was not overboastful; he merely enunciated a truth apparent to most who play in important games.—A. and N.Z.C.A.