CRICKET CONFERENCE.
IMPERIAL BODY MEETS. INTERNATIONAL TOURS FIXED. FUTURE TEST MATCHES. (Sydney Sun Canle.i LONDON, May 31. The Imperial Cricket Conference met at Lords. England, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies and India were represented. It unanimously adopted Mr Smith's resolution in favour of more Ilian three days to Tests in England, which should be played out if possible. It was also agreed that five Tests should be played as at present. It is explained that these restrictions do not become law without the Marylebone Club's endorsement.
The conference decided that England will visit South Africa during 192 G-27, and South Africa pay a return visit in 1928.
England will visit Australia In 1928-29, and Australia visit England in 1930, A resolution was carried requesting the Australian Board of Control to reconsider the proposal of reverting to the six-ball over in Tests, thus obtaining uniformity.
Ttio conference will reassemble at the Oval on July 28.
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Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16812, 2 June 1926, Page 5
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