CRICKET.
TO-DAY'S .PROSPECTS DISCUSSED
SZ CABLE—FEESS ASSOCIATION— COPYSIG A i
LONDON, Dec. 15. Tlie newspapers are devoting much space to the test match prospects. It •was at first believed the wicket was unlikely to recover before Friday, but later reports indicate that there are . prospects of a good. wicket as:d line ■weather. Critics generally agree that Douglas focus made a good selection, though it ifi uncertain whether the selection is finja! or dependent on the weather outlook on Friday morning. Jpvspaper prophets are cautious, iitfciug that Australia is more forabie than was believed a month ago. It is pointed out that the Australians are practically tailless as regards batting, though* their bowling ** more uncertain; whereas England appears more formidable in the bowling, Sut. may tail away in the batting. ParIcin's fate against New South Wales batsmen, also Armstrong's is awaited with interest. Waddington's recent ■successes are welcomed. SYDNEY, Dec. 16. A thunderstorm, with heavy i-aiiHand • hail, broke over the city during the early part of the night, but it is now fine . The outlook for the cricket match, to-morrow is good, i.i zhe wicket is well'protected. The English team for the te.-:: match ' will not be picked till to-morrow morn. ing..
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, Issue XLI, 17 December 1920, Page 6
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201CRICKET. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, Issue XLI, 17 December 1920, Page 6
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