THE NEXT TEST MATCH.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19383, 19 July 1926, Page 9

THE NEXT TEST MATCH.

TEAMS FOR MANCHESTER. NEW BLOOD FOR ENGLAND. AUSTRALIANS HANDICAPPED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received 5.5 p.m.) Renter—Sun. LONDON. July 16. The team to represent England in the fourth test cricket match against the Australians at Manchester on Saturday, July 24, will be chosen from the following playersCarr, Chapman, Stevens, Hohbs, Strudwick, Woollev, Hendren. Sutohffe, Kilner, Tate, Root, Parker and E. Tvldesley. it is explained that Geary was not considered owing to the mishap to his ankle, while he was bowling for the Players. The Daily News says the non-inclusion of Macaulay after his brilliant batting at a critical stage at Leeds is the occasion of criticism in Yorkshire, as is that of Oeary, although h:s ankle trouble may account for the omission of the latter. The selection of Stevens is belated, says the paper. He is one of the best all round cricketers of the day. His leg breaks j and his occasional "googlies" will be of the greatest service. Carr's leadership has not, yet produced the hoped-for results, but he retains the confidence of the country. The News ' says the question must again be solved | whether to drop a batsman in order to j strengthen the bowling, Stevens Expected to be Valuable. The South African cricketer, R. A. Faulkner, says it is a shock to notice the omission of Macaulay from the team after his batting at Leeds. But it cannot be disguised that ho was selected for his bowling and failed. Geary's injuries are serious and ho is not likely to play for 10 days. The selection of Stevens is welcome. He is one of the few spin bowlers who would have been an asset at Leeds. Ho possesses the test match temperament. Root is included because he can keep even Macartney quiet, says Faulkner. The Australians dislike his bowling. The Daily Mail says the choice of Stevens will be popular. Discerning critics says his batting can save the sido in a crisis and his bowling can break up any partnership. Visitors Team Probably Unchanged. The Australian team for Manchester is expected to bo the same as that which played in the third test match. The only chango considered likely is that Ponaford may replace Taylor. This will depend upon the form shown by the latter in Scotland. It is not expected that Collins will bo well enough to play. It i 3 doubtful whether Hendry will play again on this tour. His 1-oss is a sovero handicap to the bowling strength of the visitors. Tho casualties have thrown extra woifc on the remainder of tho team and they are also feeling tho effects of travelling. Australian officials who aro travelling with the team consider they should have at least one day's rest before and after each test match. Mr. Young,; of Essos, and Mr. Chidgey, of Somerset, have been elected umpires for the fourth test match.