CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12901, 30 June 1936, Page 2

CRICKET.

BRITISH CRITICS ASTOUNDED ENGLAND’S COLLAPSE IN TEST WITH INDIA riJ.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright). LONDON, June 28. England’s collapse in the first test test match against the Indian' cricketers astounded critics, as the Indiana bad been held cheaply in view of the fact that their only victory up till now was against Minor Counties, although their hatting recovered against Surrey earlier in the week. Tho Sunday Dispatch says that most people regarded the Indians.' ns defeated before a. ball was bowled, and when they were dismissed for 147 this view was strengthened, but they emerged as mighty fighters, -and England with seven wickets down for 132 must battle every inch the way to savo the game.

RAIN FALLING (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. .Copyright). LONDOS, June 29. Rain is falling at Lords. BRITISH AVERAGES FISHLOCK HEADS BAITING BOWLING HONORS TO VERITY (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright). LONDON, June 28. Last week’s play resulted in several changes in the leading averages, G. S. Dempster, the New Zealander, falling from top place on the batting list to fourth. Fishlock.-witli an average of 7.1.45 now leads, followed by Verity and Hardstaff. Verity still easily heads the bowlers, with Larwood n'ext. The leading averages are a- follows : Ffshlock 1175 runs, average 73.45; Verity 449. 64.14; Hardstaff 582, 58.20; Dempster 660, 55.00; Le.vland Sl3, 54.26; Gimblett 110/52.80': Ilendren 1197, 49.87; Holmes 892. 46.94; Harris 6SI. 45.70; Janies Langridge 805, 44.72. Bowling; Verity 10S wickct.s, average 10.37; 'Larwood 57, 12.15; L. G. Townsend 32, 13.51; Smailes 41, 14.29; Copson SS, 14.32; Robins 45, 15.11; J. Smith 61, 15.26; Clay 26, 15.65; Nichols 54, 16.16; Perks 68. 16.25; Bowes 46, 16.87; Mayer 39. 16.87; Voce 58, 17.03; Geary 53, 17.83; Freeman 70, 17.85.