AUSTRALIANS SATISFIED

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16834, 28 June 1926, Page 7

AUSTRALIANS SATISFIED

A CHANCE TO WIN.

BARDSLEY'S GREAT DAY.

A TRIBUTE TO CARR.

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) (Received June 28, 9.40 a.m.)

LONDON, June 27.

The Australians generally are satisfied with the day's play. They consider it impossible to lose, and" there is a possible chance of winning.

Mr Bosanquet writes: "The day's play may be summed up Bardsiey v. England. The remainder of the batsmen looked very ordinary, and but for the left-hrjider's typical inninss the Australians might have been dismissed for an inadequate score, despite the ideal wicket. We have seldom seen a powerful batting side so dependent on one man. Unfortunately, Bardsiey was thrice missed. The bowlers' attempts at his dismissal were poorly supported. Root and Larwood justified their selection. Tate was unlucky. He may do something in the second innings. Carr handled the bowling well, not allowing the Australians to get the bowlers' measure."

GREGORY'S INJURED SHIN.

DOCTORS GRAVELY CONCERNED

(Received June 28, 9.40 a.m.)

LONDON, June 27

In connection with the injury to Gregory's shin, there is still some doubt as to whether he will be able to reproduce his best form. The trouble is only now being revealed, and it lias caused the doctors the gravest concern. They declare it was an act of heroism on his part to continue bowling in the first test, as he must have suffered agonies. Returning to the dressing-room at the adjournment he told the other players it was no use, lie could bowl no more, and immediately the match was abandoned he hurried to London and secured the best possible advice. The doctor's views were so grave that, taken in conjunction witii Everett's sinovilis foot, the management seriously considered cabling for Scott or Blackie.Fortunately, Gregory's injury yielded to treatment.

PLUM WARNER'S COMMENTS,

CARR A GREAT CAPTAIN.

BARDSLEY'S EXCELLENT DISPLAY.

(Received June 28, 12.5 a.m.) LONDON, June 27

Plum Warner in the Morning Post says Bardsiey had some luck, but the chances he gave were very difficult. His innings must be described as a great one. Bardsiey, however slowhe may be, is always good to watch. His method is good in the extreme, and his defence splendid. His play on the leg-side approaches perfection. He made many late cuts, and drove past mid-off more than he usually does. The fielding was splendid. Carr captained England extremely well and managed the bowling so ably that he kept the bowlers fresh to the end. lie will undoubtedly be a fine captain."

VISITORS' TACTICS CRITICISED.

NOT THE WAY TO WIN.

STRUDWICK UNDER THE LASH.

(Received June 28, 11.40 a.m.)

LONDON, June 27

The newspapers generally attack the Australians for failure to force the game in the last hour. Strudwick's wicket-keeping is also criticised. The Despatch points out that Brown, of Hampshire, might advantageously be substituted, so strengthening the batting and allow the selectors to include another bowler regardless of his ability to make runs.

Good judges of cricket &rc of opinion that without running a risk, the Australians could have put on another hundred in the time available. Bardsley and Ryder's partnership made observers conclude that the Australians' object was to become dead safe from defeat before trying to win. This is not the best way of achieving an actual victory in a three-day test.

WEATHER PROSPECTS.

LOCAL SHOWERS IN LONDON.

LONDON. June 27

Rain fell In several parts of London to-night, but Lord's ground and district, escaped. To-night's forecast is variable winds willi occasional local showers and warm weather. The outlook shows no material change.