TEST CRICKETERS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 189, 12 August 1931, Page 8

TEST CRICKETERS

TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND ENGLAND’S ELEVEN TEST AT MANCHESTER LONDON, Aug. 10. England’s cricket selectors have chosen the following team to play against New Zealand in the third Test at Manchester, commencing next Sat urday:— D. R. Jardine (Surrey), captain. H. Sutcliffe (Yorkshire). E. Paynter (Lancashire). K. S. Duleepsinhji (Sussex). W. R. Hammond (Gloucestershire). L. Ames (Kent). G. O. Allen (Middlesex). H. Larwood (Nottinghamshire). F. R. Brown (Cambridge University). I. A. R. Peebles (Middlesex). H. Verity (Yorkshire). J. Iddon (Lancashire), twelfth man.

When asked what he thought of the proposal to give New Zealand two extra Tests, K. S. Duleepsinhji remarked:— “A very good idea, if it does not rain at Manchester.” A Test under good cricketing conditions is a general desire, but in the light of recent experiences it might be to New Zealand’s advantage if Manchester supplies a wet wicket. In any case Lowry must fulfil his captain’s duty on this occasion in winning the toss. New Zealand is up against a side if anything slightly stronger than that which won so handsomely at the Oval. After the first Test many well-known players and others were asked whether they were in favour of another Test, to take the place of Lancashire’s return match with tho New Zealand team. The outcome in official quarters was. that two extra Tests were granted. In spite of what happened in the second Test, there should be good reason to feel that this action was justified. Whatever New Zealand team’s prospects for the third Test, there will be a spell of three days for the tourists before fulfilling this important engagement, and, from the financial point of view, there will be the benefit of having a Saturday as the opening day of the Test. The remarks about the playing of additional Tests are of interest, and some were made as follows: H. M. Morris (captain of Essex): “Yes, if Board of Control can arrange.” A. W. Richardson (captain of Derbyshire): “I prefer to express no opinion. ’ ’ P. G. H. Fender (captain of Surrey): “I think a further Test might assist the selection of the side for the visit to Australia.” M. J. Turn bull (captain of Glamor gan): “Yes.” Lord Hawke: “I prefer to say nothing at the moment.” V. W. C. Jupp (captain of Northants): “Yes, most decidedly.” Lord Tennyson (captain of Hampshire): “I am in favour of two more Tests.” P. T. Eckersley (captain of Lancashire): “I shall heartily support any decision taken by the authorities.” Lord Harris: “I deprecate interference with programme.” R. E. S. Wyatt (captain of Warwickshire): “A second Test would give our youngsters Test experience.” Jack Hobbs (England and Surrey): “Certainly; it is an honour thoroughly earned by the tourists, and would help our selection committee.” George Hirst (England and Yorkshire; Eton coach): “Certainly. One is not much use. New Zealand form so far demands another match, or two more. ’ ’ Wilfred Rhodes (England and Yorkshire; Harrow coach): “I am in favour of three Tests.” FOR THE THIRD TEST COMMENT ON SELECTION SEA GULLS SWIM ON WICKET.

(Special to Press Association). Received Aug. 11, 11.40 p.m. BRISTOL, Aug. 11. There are two changes in tho English cricket team for the Third Test. Larwood and Paynter replace Tate and Bakewell respectively. Tho omission of Tate robs tho side of a first-class stock bowler. Brown’s form was so promising at the Oval as to suggest dropping Peebles for Larwood, Tho selectors, probably satisfied with Bakewell’s showing, decided to try another young batsman. Paynter is an aggressive left-hander and scored an attractive century against the New Zealanders at Liverpool. He is generally first wicket for Lancashire and it is considered he will probably open the inninge with Sutcliffe. Mr Leveson-Gower, in the Morning Post, says: “The selectors were wise not to treat New Zealand lightly. The visitors deserve to meet the very strong team selected.’’ The New Zealand eleven will again be selected on the morning of the match. It will not be surprising if it is the same team as is playing Gloucestershire. Matheson’s leg is much sounder and he may replace Merritt. Dempster’s batting form yesterday was particularly encouraging. Unless the weather improves, a wet wicket is almost certain at Old Trafford. The Daily Sketch publishes a photograph of sea-gulls swimming over the Test wicket yesterday.