SECOND TEST MATCH

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21920, 4 April 1933, Page 7

SECOND TEST MATCH

M.C.C. v. NEW ZEALAND RAIN CAUSES ABANDONMENT (Pee United Press Association;) AUCKLAND, April 8. The second cricket test between England and New 1 Zealand came to a tame conclusion at Eden Park to-day. Rain delayed a resumption of play tor an hour and a-half, and then after 12 minutes’ batting by Mills and Whitelaw another shower forced an adjournment. No play was possible after lunch, and the game ended in an empty draw, New Zealand having scored 158 and 16 for no wickets against England’s 548 for seven wickets (declared). Hammond and Voce were the bowlers when play started. Both experienced difficulty in obtaining a foothold, and consequently their length suffered. ■ Mills hit Hammond nicely to the fine leg boundary before rain caused an early luncheon adjournment. The rain continued to fall at intervals. The approaches to the wicket were covered, but the atmosphere was heavy, and it would have taken a long time for the wicket to dry. Shortly after 2 o’clock the captains, Wyatt and Page, inspected the wicket with the umpires and decided that further play was impossible. Scores:— NEW ZEALAND. First innings .. .. 158 Second Innings. P. E. Whitelaw, not out ........ 5 J. E. Mills, not out .. .. .. .. .. 11 Total for no wickets 16 Bowling Analysis.—Allen, none for 4; Bowles, none for 4; Hammond, none for 6; Voce, none for 2. ENGLAND. . , First innings . .. ........ 548 THE GAME IN NEW ZEALAND POOR STANDARD OF BOWLING. MR, WARNER INTERVIEWED. (Per United Ijbess1 j bess Association,j AUCKLAND, April 3. “It would ■be unfair to judge the standard of New Zealand cricket On two test matches,” said Mr P. F. Warner, co-manager of the English - team. New Zealand was very unfortunate in losing the services of Vivian through injury, while Badcock was suffering from .an injured hand. New Zealand was also unfortunate in losing the services of players like Merritt, Cromb, Roberts and Blunt, but it had to be understood that the M.C.C. had no control over the Lancashire League. Referring to the Ndw Zealand bowling, Mr Warner said it was not good. The batting was hard to judge having in mind the displays of the New Zealand team in England in 1931. Page was a brilliant fieldsman, and the wicketkeeping of James was very fine. “I sincerely hope the visit of the present team has stimulated great interest .in cricket,” continued Mr Warner, “After all, the most important aspect of the visit is the promotion of Imperial good feeling, and the good- feeling between the Home country and New Zea land has been improved by the tour. The visit of the present team will not interfere with future tours such as that of Gilligan’s team in, 1929-30.” It was hoped, Mr Warner added, that on future occasions it might be possible for a test team to. have a slightly longer stay in New Zealand. : /

“ The Dominion enthusiasts were extremely lucky to see the great Hammond at his best,” said Mr Warner. “ Hammond is a model batsman, and the younger New Zealand batsmen "should subconsciously try to model themselves on his lines and so endeavour to become great batsmen themselves.” : • Mr Warner said it had been a most delightful, interesting and enthusiastic tour. They had all greatly enjoyed their visit to this beautiful country, and the hospitality received on all sides had been marvellous. The success oi the.tour was due in no small measure to members of the New Zealand Cricket Council, and especially to Mr A. T. Donnelly, chairman of the Management Committee of the council. All had worked in the greatest harmony. The ground arrangements had been excellent and the good wickets provided reflected great credit on the groundsmen. HAMMOND’S GREAT SCORE VICE-REGAL APPRECIATION.. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, April 3. As a mark of appreciation of Hammond’s record score in test cricket the Governor-General (Lord Bledisloe) has presented the batsman with a silver cigarette box. The box bears the following inscription: “W. R. Hammond. A small memento of a great score. From a Gloucestershire Governor-General. Auckland, New Zealand. April 1, 1933.”