CRICKET TACTICS
UNORTHODOX AUSTRALIANS. ENGLISHMEN ASTONISHED. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received May 2, 9.15 a.m. LONDON, Muy 1. Hobbs, in a second article regarding the cricket tour of Australia, claims that the English batsmen maintained the classic style more successfully than the Australians. He says: “We were repeatedly astonished to see Australian batsmen connecting when playing a cross bat at a leg spin of the ball, whereas the Englishmen would have got right on the pitch of the ball with a straight bat in the orthodox fashion. The Australians seemed able to judge how the ball was coming. Probably after two years’ experience in. Australia, we will be able to hit for four many balls which went unpunished.” Hobbs is convinced that the unorthodox Australians will make a sorry mess of things on English wickets unless they alter their tactics. They may be able to alter their style, but only diligent practice will work the oracle. He considers Taylor and Bardsley to be . the best Australian batsmen.—Sydney Sun cable.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 127, 2 May 1925, Page 5
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