PATIENT PLODDING.
Mead is 42 years of age. When he was chosen for the tour, an Australian critic said:—“ He is a very different Mead from the more youthful and comparatively slim youngster who was here 17 years ago. He has developed into a big, burly-looking man, whom one would hardly expect to lie very smart on his feet. This, however, may not be a handicap, for he is regarded as one of the best slip fieldsmen in England, and whenever he plays doubtless will be placed there. He was not very successful with the bat when here before, but his comrades expect <*ery different results this time. He has been one of the most prolific scorers in England for many years, has made more than 100 centuries, and his is said to be the most difficult wicket in England to obtain. If he plays up to his English form he is expected to provide tremendous solidity to the middle portion of the batting list.” The veteran’s scores at Brisbane were 8 and 72, going out Ibw to Grimmett on each occasion.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18629, 5 December 1928, Page 10
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182PATIENT PLODDING. Star (Christchurch), Issue 18629, 5 December 1928, Page 10
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