CHANGE IN CAPTAINCY

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20334, 26 October 1937, Page 8

CHANGE IN CAPTAINCY

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY R. E. S. WYATT’S SERVICES inlt*-’ Proa* —E!f*c. Tc> Convrifrht ((Received Oct. 26, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 25 At a meeting of the Warwickshir lounty Cricket Club last evening : vas decided to change the captaino if the team. R. E. S. Wyatt, who ha

also captained England on several ocasions, has been captain of the county for some years. A resolution paying a tribute to Wyatt for his services to the county was passed and it was also decided to ask P. Cranmer, a younger amateur, who has been with t lie club for several seasons, to captain the teaifi in 1938. SECOND BEST BAT SIR LEVESON GOWER’S COMMENT United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Oot. 26, 2.15 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 25 “ I consider Wyatt the second best bat in England. If he plays for Surrey because of birth qualification, he will bo the county's gain,” said Sir 11. Sir Charles Hyde, president of the Warwickshire County Club said: 4; I will be very sorry if Wyatt does not play for us in 1938. There is no friction between him and the committee but 1 felt the team got into a groove. The breezy personality Cranmer, who often captained the team in Wyatt’s absence, who is also an international Rugby player and Oxford Blue, should ginger up the team.” Wyatt’s mother says: “Bob has be«n very hurt. He had done a lot for Warwickshire. He is not overkeen to give up cricket and has. not mentioned becoming a professional.” Wyatt refused to comment as he might be misunderstood.