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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 193, 30 July 1932, Page 1 (Supplement)

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QUEST FOR AMK PICKING ENGLISH KAM . I TASK PROVES DIFFIGOMh, “The task of picking the Zap Hah team for Australia la proving difficult, and the brooding* of the selection committee at Lord’s almost audible, writes “Crickew’’ in the “Manchester Guardian.’’ As usual, we are helping the 'Australians by doubtful staff work. Warner alone Is conducting propaganda, telling the world that English cricket is as good as ever. I propos* to state the facts, knowing the uselessness of trying to bluff the Australians. “The truth is there is no bowler of test match class in England, none, like Grimmett, having the skill to take the situation in hand and hold the best batsmen in thralk

‘ 1 Jardine will have to make the best of Larwood, Voce, Bobins, Brown, Allen and, perhaps, Verity. It is agreed that leg-spin is needed to dislodge Bradman. The problem is whether Bobins or Brown will find goojl length oftener than three or four times a week.

“The batting should be easier t* mould to strength, provided that th* batsmen are encouraged to play their natural game. Th* most heartening fact is Hammond's return to his natural game. He has the skill and fire capable of demolishing Grimmett in half-anhour.

“The main practical point outstand* ing is Sutcliffe’s colleague. The idea of choosing Woolley, Paynter and some other left-hander has already been abandoned. The choice may fall on Wyatt. “Duckworth will be the wicketkeeper. The idea of selecting Patandl should be dropped. One Indian is more than enough. It is not fair that two great Indian batsmen should play for England, neglecting their own country’s test team.’’