AMAR NATH'S RETURN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22580, 19 November 1936, Page 11

AMAR NATH'S RETURN

INCIDENT ON INDIAN TOUR ACTION FOUND TOO DRASTIC (Received November 18, 5.5 p.m.) BOMBAY, Nov. 17 It is understood that the committeel appointed to investigate the incident in the Indian cricket team's recent tour of England, when Amar Nath was repatriated as a disciplinary measure, has found that the action of the captain, Vizianagram, and the manager, Major J. Brittain-Jones, was too drastic, as affecting the morale of the whole team. Nevertheless, Amar Nath has not been exonerated, although he will be recommended to play in international matches if he apologises to the Indian j Cricket Board of Control. The committee considered Vizianagram was unsuccessful on the field although a success socially. Tin future the captain should be selected solely for his cricketing ability. Amar Nath, who is a brilliant batsman and a fine spin bowler, was sent back to India on June 20 for an alleged breach of discipline. In the match against the Minor Counties Amar Nath considered that he had been treated unfairly and he complained to his fellow players. His remarks apparently had been directed against the manager. The punishment was generally regarded in India as extreme, and the loss of a player of Amar Nath's ability was felt by the team. ============