CRICKET

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 20 January 1926, Page 5

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CAPTAIN OF ENGLISH TEAM CARR OR FENDER? by Kiojf Ic Telegraph.—Copyright.) fcc~»'i~il».> .1 fc.Vi <;utj;« tMuOHtllua.) LONDON, Jan. 18. The Australian Press Association understands that the general assumption in English cricketing circles is that (air as captain of England ig not favoured in the highest ipiarters, where the. chances of Fender arc preferred. This is more interesting because it- is believed Fender hitherto was not persona grata with (he selectors. There is a widespread impression that the reason tin.' Marylebcne Club has not so far invited him to captain England" was a recollection of newspaper cables from Australia, which it- is thought might. make his captaincy unpopular in Australia have shown that instructed opinion in Australia considers Fender should captain the side. Fender captained Surrey with great skill and generalship. Faulkner (South Africa) regards' Tiim as the best tactician in England, and moreover an excellent change bowler.

Indeed. Rardslcy described him as the best change in England. Finally, the daring captain takes risks. whereas Carr is orthodox and would captain a side on the ordinary lines. AUSTRALIAN TEAM SYDNEY, This Day. All twelve cricketers so far invited to participate in the tour to England have accepted. NEWMAN SHIELD MATCH The following players will represent Wainu-a Association against-Nelson for the Newman Shield at Trafalgar Park, Nelson, on Fridav 22nd January at 10.50 a.m. W ..Max (Cnpt). R. S. llavcoek. R. Eyles, K. Lines, M. R. Eden, R. C. Eden. Ross Eden. R. G. Da vies. Austin Baigent, M. Jenkins and Nolan Hawlces. Umpire, Tom Knapp. JUNIOR MATCHES The following junior matches will be played on Saturday: Wakatu v. Maitai, Botanies. Old Boys v, Richmond, Vanguard-st.