The Third Test

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 158, 6 July 1934, Page 5

The Third Test

ENGLAND’S BOWLING LOSSES WEATHER AND TOSS VITAL (By Telegraph—Press Asanciation—Copyright) LONDON, July 4. James Langridge has withdrawn from the Test with an injured ankle. Another spin bowler is likely to be invited. The Australian Press Association’s cricket representative says that unless the weather and the toss come potently to the aid of England, Australia’s chance in the third Test is good. Australia has the advantage of choosing an eleven without much question of physical fitness, while two out of three of England’s fast bowlers are in doubtful health. In the possession of Verity England has an outstanding asset if the wicket is wet, but Australia in normal conditions looks the more powerful in batting, equally good in bowling, and superior in fielding. There are good omens for Australia in the improved form, of Woodfull and Bradman’s apparent recovery of stability. Some alterations have been made to the selection of players for England’s team to meet Australia in the third cricket Test, to be played at Manchester commencing on Friday. G. G. Macaulay (Yorkshire) has announced that he is not fit for the Test. James Langridgo (Sussex) and W. E. Bowes (Yorkshire) have been notified by the English selectors to attend it Old Trafford. The Sketch says that James Langridge has declined the invitation. Clark is doubtful for the Test. He is suffering from a strained leg muscle.