CRICKET.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 11101, 16 December 1897, Page 2

CRICKET.

» AUSTRALIA V. ENGLAND. THE FIRST TEST MATCH. [PER PKESB ASSOCIATION.] Sydney, December 16. —'1 he match was resumed to-day. The weather was fine and warm. There were about 12,000 present. The Australians continued their firjt innings, and a fine stand made by Truinble and McLeod saved what at first appeared like a hopeless rout. Gregory, who bad been not out yesterday, increased his score to 46, while Trumble knocked up 70 b/ stylish cricket, and McLeod, who had his hand bandaged, carried out bis bat for a wall played 50. None of the others did anything, aud the innings closed at 3.30 for 237, or 3H behind the first innings of the visitors. Hearne was tho most destructive bo-\ler, secuting 5 wickets for 42 runs. Irodale and Darling opened the second innings of the Australians, but the former was dismissed after scoring 18. McLeod and Darlicg were then associated, and carried the totil to 12G without being heparated, when stumps were drawn for tho day. Six of the visitors handled the ball, Rriggs securing the only wicket which felU United Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph. —Copyright. Received December 16, 10.20 a.m. Sydney, December l(i. —Tne weather is fine and warm, though thunder is threatening. Tho Selection Committw has decided to ask Oift'cu to play in the remaining test matches, and also decided to pontpoue the selection ot' the next test team until tha last moment. Received December 16, 2.30 p.m. Sydney, December I(s.—Two wickots for 139. Received —December 16, 2.58 p.m. Sydney, December 16. —Throe wickets for 191 runs. Ranjitsinhji won golden opinions by his pluck in persisting in playing when atill far from stroug. fie did not display his own unique style, but batted remarkably well for an invalid. When Btumps were drawn on Monday ha was utterly exhausted and unable to speak.