FIRST CRICKET TEST

Grey River Argus, 19 November 1946, Page 3

FIRST CRICKET TEST

NO PLAY IN ENGLAND-N.S.W.

MATCH.

(Rec. 7.20.) SYDNEY, Nov. 18. There was no play again to-day in the match between England and New South Wales. Yesterday was fine and the wicket had recovered. The captains inspected the pitch at 11 a.m. and decided to play but simultaneously with their decision, fine rain commenced and was still falling at three p.m. when it was decided to abandon play for the day. This curtailment of thq game is particularly unfortunate for the home batsmen who are short of practice for the first test commencing on November 29. The Australian team foi' the test will be announced to-morrow night. Cricket writers in Australian papers consider nine men are certain of selection. They are Morris, Bradman, Barnes, Hassett, Miller, Tallon, McCool, Lindwall, and Toshack. With Brown’s withdrawal the position of opening bat to partner Morris is expected to be given to Harvey. The remaining place may go to lan Johnson, Tribe, Freer or Dooland. England’s team is not likely to be announced until the before the match.