THE WET-WICKET FACTOR

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 26 June 1926, Page 5

THE WET-WICKET FACTOR

The history of the first Test match between Eng'land and Australia in England, since the playing of three or more games was institued in 1884, shows tliat ordinarily the chances are divided between a draw and a win by England. Five times this initial game had been drawn, and four times it has been won by England, while Australia has won it only twice. The position is set out thus bv'tho Christchurch Star:—

The second Test of 1902 was started on June 12, and after 100 minutes' play was abandoned owing to rain , when England had scored 102 for two wickets. BUSINESS FIRST! (From 4 London Paper); When English skies most miserably leak, We should encourage our Australian friends To organise a British shopping week, .Making our clime to serve commercial ends. They must, require a store of mackintoshes Of. gum hoots and umbrellas and golashes. Though through the dampness of our native air The. sj.inrl we coveted may be.ilentcd, Don't let us be so plunged in deep despair As wholly to forget the business side. For though we lose some long-desired enjoyment, At least we can diminish unemployment Come, then, ye manufacturers who make Britain's sure shields against the cold and wet, Send in your catalogues for goodness soke, And tell our guests your lowest prices net. Tempt them with slogans and alluring phrases, .And vou will find vonr stork go off like blazes. Talk not alone of indiarubber coat". And suchlike liandv trifles, hut include Smart diving suits and nippv motorboats, By means of which our pitches may be viewed. Sell them not only waterproof appurfel, But British climate, bv the oasik or b'an el! •-C.E.B,

Drawn. Eng, Won. Aus. Won 1884 1886 1888 1893 1890 1921 1899 3896 1902 1905 1912 1909