In this issue the Railway Department advertises special east and West Coast rail connections on Mondays up to February 3, inclusive. England is to have a visit from an Indian team next season, and already there is argument about whether" Duleepsinhji is to play for his native land or for the country in which he has his present abiding-place. There can be no question about the matter if the precedents laid down in the case of Australian players since the da vs of Midwinter are to I>e observed. The “Tulip” can only play for India in international matches against England, though he may go up against his fellow-countrymen for his universitv or county. Uncle Ranji played for England, but only against Australians. Had an Indian side come to England in his day he would have turned out. if claimed, with his countrymen.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18959, 4 January 1930, Page 6
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