FOURTH TEST.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19313, 20 July 1934, Page 5

FOURTH TEST.

EBELING’S INCLUSION.

OPINIONS OF CRITICS.

AUSTRALIANS AT PRACTICE

STATE OF THE WICKET. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright(Received July 20, 11.40 a.m.) LONDON,’ July T 9. The Australian Press Association’s representative says that with the exception of Oldfield and Grimmett, who are resting, the Australians practised at Leeds on soft- wickets. Kippax and Chfpperfleld enjoyed their first knock since their illness. The test wicket is expected to dry out in good time unless there is further rain. A Dismal Ground. Apart from the erection of a new stand to replace the one destroyed by fire the dismal ground has not been improved since 1930. The outfield is rough and there is only one siglil screen. Claims of Ebeling. While it is generally admitted that Ebeling would be a most welcome addition lo the bowling strength there is some' doubt among tho team as to whether the selectors will risk altering the balling, though impartial observers consider Ebeling’s claim undeniable. D. R. Jardinc, writing in the Standard, says: Tl does not seem as if Woodfull will have any option but to include .Ebeling in view of the marked inefficiency of Crimmclt and Wall at Manchester. if only England could master O’Reilly as they had done Grimmett. the- final and deciding Test at the Oval need have no terrors for England.” ALL PLAYERS FIT. AUSTRALIANS IN GOOD SPIRITS United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyrlg-Ut. (Received July 20, 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, .July 19. The Australian Press Association's representative says: “ As one of the few occasions of the tour when the whole 10 players have been fit, the Australians arc anticipating the fourth Test in good , spirits. O’Reilly is in the pink of condition. Kippax, Fleelwood-Smith and Barnett are certain to be omitted from the Test team, while Bromley will probably be 12th man. Weather Prospects. The Test forecast is for cloudy weather with occasional rain, especially in the afternoon.