CRICKET

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 12 October 1926, Page 5

CRICKET

ENGLAND'S NEXT TEAM

MANY NEW MEN NAMED

71. L. Collins, the Australian captain, in a broadcast talk tonight, said Hint England had a wonderful chance of sending to Australia seven or eiglil batsmen of the forcing type, who should he most, successful on the faster wickets in Australia. Discussing the possible team in the Australian Test- matches in ,1928, he said: "1 will begin with the tail, which always has been one <rf England's greatest problems. The time will come when England must, look for Strudwick's successor. Lilley or (,'ornI'ord were capable stumpers, but I suggest W. B. Franklin, one of the best wicket-keepers England has ever possessed. Lyon, of .Somerset, is one of the finest, 'cricketers in the world, and Australians were greatly impressed by him. 1 will he sorely disappointed if he is not included in the next. team. J'arsons, of Warwickshire, would also he popular in Australia. Duleepsinhji would bo an excellent choice, as Australia has not forgotten his uncle, fie is still young, hut would den well. Enlhoven is one of the most premising of the younger school. lie hats well, and is a bowler of the brainy type. Larwood will certainly be included. We have the prol'oundesl. respect I'or him, and fully expect, him toi become the best fast, howler England has had for several years. Hammond, of Gloucester, is also most promising. He is a fine batsman and an even belter lieldsman. Geary is one of England's most useful cricketers, lie did not have the best of luck in the Tests, but his slip catches at. the Oval had a great deal to do with the. result. A good slip lieldsman in Australia is worth a 'bagful of runs.' If Hohbs is unable to go, Hallows, of Lancashire, would be an ideal partner for Sutcliffo. although Holmes must not be overlooked. Stevens should also be included. He would be one of my first- choices For an opening batsman. I also think he would prove an able lieutenant if a vice-captain were wanted. Naturally Australia is looking to Chapman to lead the next team. It was a surprise choice at the Oval. but lie did the job thoroughly and well." Collins'concluded by saying that to captain a touring side was nut an easy job. While all the team played up to form things moved smoothly, but such good foil unc somewhat eluded Australia oil this tour. Hendry's illness was a blow, and Gregory's unfitness caused sinxiety, as he had to be used sparingly. They had had' a great lime, although Hiev had lost ''the ashes," but hi- was llopeful llial Australia would win them back, as some wonderfully good players lind not vet been played in Test cricket. 'Unquestionably, Australia needed them.