AUCKLAND CRICKET REPRESENTATIVES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 17, 23 April 1892, Page 421

AUCKLAND CRICKET REPRESENTATIVES.

There is always some bickering and discontent over the selection of • reps,' but it cannot be denied that the gentlemen on whom devolved the duty of picking the Auckland ‘reps’ for this season did that duty wisely and well. Only one match was played—that against Canterbury—which, as everyone knows, resulted in a win for Auckland. Tne team was ably captained by the veteran, J. Fowke. The following sketches are given of rue form of the different men :—

J. A rnetl (Auckland C.CJ.—An old representative of Auckland, who has done good service for the pro vine*-. Has been out of practice for some seasons, but is now in fair iorm again. A sound bat. scoring well ail round, and usetui slow bowler. A little slow in the field.

J. N. Fowke (Gordon C.CJ.—The wicket-keeper of the team, and the best in the colony. Represented Canterbury for a number of years. Played for Auckland in 1390 against Otago. Canterbury. Weeing on and Sydney. A steaiy ba£smvn. with plenty of nerve. Probably he or Arncil will captain the team. W. Gardiner (Parnell C.CJ.—Dashing bat. with fine hitting powers, and has scored very consistently for the past 5 or 4 seasons- A fine out fieid. and can taste cue gloves at a pinch. Represented Auckland against Otago. Wellington and Sydney in 1890.

W. Hawkins (United C.C.k—A good man all round, and the only ieft-h-mder in tne team. Bowls medium pace, w.th fair break, and a gjod bat. thjugh inedned to be nervous. A tine held anywhere. Represented Auckland against Canterbury. Wellington and Sydney in 1890.

J. T. Howlett (Auckland C. One of the best all round men in the tea n. A fast-scoring batsman, with good defence, and ex celient bowler with p.enty of pace and good leg hoist. An ex ceptionaily smart ne.d. Learnt nis cricket in Melbourne. and has not placed for Auckland before. H. W. Lawson (Parnell C.C.L—An old Wellington representative. and good all-round man. Good bat and field, and successful bowler, varying his pace well. His first match tor Auckland.

I. Mills iParnell C.C.L—One of the best bats in the team. Though not so consistent as usual this season, is responsible for the largest individual score dOo*. Has great patience, with fair punishing powers. A safe field and change bowier. with good off break. Piayed against in 1890.

R. Neill (Auckland C.C.L—The best bowler in the team. Has obtained a great number of wickets the last two seasons, aud has been a most uniformly successful. A slow bowler with good break both ways, but especially from leg. arid keeping an excellent length. A goo i steady batsman and safe tieiu close in. Played against Sydney in ld&).

W. Stems yy (United C.C.L—The fast bowler of the team. Has trundled with great success tor several seasons, and has done some brilliant performances this year. Sore fie.d anywhere, and may hit up a score, but has no much defence. Played against Otago. Canterbury. Wellington and Sydney in 1893. T. H. Wilson (Auckland C.C.L—Stylish bat. with good hitting powers. Has .-cored largely this season. A goou out field. His first rep match. K. J. Yates (United C.C.L—The veteran of the team. Has represented Auckland since 1573. and has scored more runs for the province than any other player. Is getting past his best, but can still be depended on lor runs. Some what surf in tne fietd now, but still sate.