CRICKET TEST MATCH

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22461, 3 July 1936, Page 11

CRICKET TEST MATCH

TRIBUTES TO GIMBLETT

ALLEN'S CAPTAINCY PRAISED

(Received July 2, 6.5 p.m.)

LONDON, July 1

Very high tributes to the young Somerset player H. Gimblett are a feature of the critics' review of the test match with India.

The Daily Mail's critic says: "Obviously a player who is ripening for the highest class of batsmanship, Gimblett has asserted a definite right to his place to England's team. Credit also is due to Turnbull for his grit and skill, but otherwise England's victory did not prove much reason for complacency. There is no need to worry toe much about the batting, but it is to be hoped that the selectors will not dream of allowing a team to take the field in the second test with only one bowler who exceeds slow-medium in pace. Nobody could reasonably complain of Allen's captaincy, but there are misgivings as to whether a fast bowler should lead the team to Australia." The Times' critic savs: "As a captain Allen came out triumphantly. He bowled fast and kept his side working. If there is anybody except Duckworth and Leyland who must always play for England it is Gimblett, who is a splendid opening batsman and is a run-maker on any type of wicket." The Daily Mail says Allen will be England's captain for the Australian tour, but the official announcement will not be made before the end of July, i