CRICKET.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 92, 3 March 1862, Page 2

CRICKET.

To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —The healthy and exhilirating game of cricket liaving taken root in Otago, I believe it necessary, for the proper growth and encouragement thereof, tliat it should be played iv its integrity, according to jstablished rules, harmony of action will thereby be promoted, a very desirable result in tho development of the game. My remarks are occasioned by reading the report of the late match, Dunedin v. Military. An error is quite apparent, which, if corrected, will add additioual lustre to the victory of the rallant 70th. One of their men, it appears, while •unning, knocked down his wicket, and was given out 'or so doing. A reference to tho Cricketer's Guide .■/ill show, tliat if the wicket is knocked down in the ict of running, the batsman is not out. The match, .herefore was won with two wickets to fall; a differ;nce wliich unmistakeably points to the necessity of lonstant and careful practice on the part of the iuneclinists, to enable them to regain their colors. Regular practice, with the assistance of a profesional, would lead on to a distinguished position as ricketers, and the day may not be far distant when he All England Eleven, should they again come to his side of the line, will think it worth their while1 o try and reap laurels aud cabbage in Otago, or in 2ss flowery language, glory and gain. Another man is represented as being caught, "lost all" being affixed. It is impossible thus to be caught, 'ho ball, if lost, is dead. It may be, then, that iree wickets had to go down. A diligent perusal of ie rules would be beneficial. I rejoice to see cricket ecoming- a popular out-door amusement with the eople of the colony ; it is a manly game, bringing ito play the powers of the body—activity, speed, lurage, quickness of eye, coolness in clanger, gives icision to the character, tact, calls forth an emulous >irit, a desire to-excel, and, properly carried out, romoteslgood fellowship and the courtesios of life. The

high and tha lovdy meet on an equal footing, a generous rivalry alone animating each. It is a training school for tho soldier, and should be supported by_the Volunteers. To the spirit, energy, and decision, acquired in the cricket field, may hi traced many glorious victorias in sterner battlefields that shiae around the banners of England. CIUCKr.TEB. Rowley's Express, Waitahuna. Feb. 27, 1802.