M.C.C.'S FIRST WIN

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16807, 21 November 1928, Page 3

M.C.C.'S FIRST WIN

EIGHT WICKETS MARGIN AUSTRALIAN XL DEFEATED HOBBS THE MASTER BATSMAN ( (Elec. TeL Copyright—United Press Assn.) SYDNEY, Nov. i’ll. The match between England and an Australian eleven was concluded in glorious .weather and on an excellent wicket. England won by eight wickets and one run. The mutch is England’s first win of the tour. The attendance was 15-100 and the receipts £4(58.

There was tittle impressive play in the balance of the Australian innings. Jackson after running to (>1 tried to turn Tate to leg, and was caught by the wicket-keeper. His display was sparkling at times, but lacked soundness. No tilling, Iff), who was the only other batsman to reach double figures, played solidly. Tate was again keeping a good length and swinging awkwardly, while Geary was accurate.

England required 118 for victory on starting the second innings. Hobbs and Sutcliffe had scored at without loss at the tea adjournment. After ten. Seaife fielded instead of Notliling, whose shoulder was injured. Hooker completely heat Sutcliffe, who played a sound innings. Jardiue went early. Hobbs and Monel then carried the Englishmen to victory. The former is still the master batsman, making safe strokes and display* ing versatility against, all kinds of howling. He hit, only four fours while batting 10(5 minutes. Hooker, who is a right-handed, medium-paced howler, anil Bettington, a- slow-broil 1c bowler, won admiration anil it would not be a surprise if both the latter were playing in a test game. The Englishmen fielded well, having a win in view, but the outstanding feature was Duckworth’s wicket-keeping, which was magnificent, His catching of Jackson on the leg side., together with his work there, was superb. Scores:— ENGLAND First Innings .. •• v •• 357 Second Innings ' Hobbs, not out 07 Sutcliffe, b Hooker .. ..hi .Tardine. lbw, b Bcttington .. Ft Mead, not out .. .. .. •* Extras .. - Total, two for •• ..118 Bowling: Scott none for 38, Hooker one for 42. Bcttington’ one for 25, Morgan none for 11. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN First; innings .. .. .• 2151

Second Innings Richardson, c. Geary, b Larwood 21 Harris, b White .. -• •• ">G Andrews, c Hobbs, b Geary .. 25 Jackson, e Duckworth, b Tale .. lil Bradman, lbw, b Talc .. .. 18 Morgan, b Geary .. .. .. 9 Noth ling, not but 29 Beltington, b Larwood .. .. S Oldfield, run out .. . . .. 7 Scott, h Tate .. •• -. " Hooker, c Hendrcu, b Geary .. 1 Extras .. 8 Total .. .. .. 243 Bowling analysis: Talc throe for do, Larwood two for 81, Geary three for 42, White one for 47. THE BEST AVAILABLE AUSTRALIAN. TEST TEAM SYDNEY, Nov. 20. The consensus of opinion among cricket experts and visiting journalists is that the test team is about the best Australian selectors could pick. It is now stated that Hendry Will be the 12th man. 1

ENGLISH COMMENT SURPRISE AT CAPTAINCY (Australian and N.Z. Press Association.) LONDON, Nov. 20. 'Test team reviewers agree that the big surprise Is Ryder’S captaincy. Woodfull and Richardson had been regarded as the only two candidates, with Iyippax a, distant third. Apart from this aspect, .the general opinion is that the selection is obvious, wjth the exception of Richardson’s omission.

Warner admits .that he is surprised, but says that Ryder is senior to the others, and has liad much test experience. He is seen to .the best advantage when in a forcing role. Warner adds: "Ho is a pleasant easy man, and will make a nice opposite to our captain,”

The Daily Telegraph recalls that Ryder .accomplished so little in the tests in T92G that lie was dropped for the final test at the Oval. It confesses it is ungbic to understand wliy Richardson was dropped. Furthermore, his preference as twelfth man over Andrews i.s one of the pronounced features of selection, in its opinion.