To the Editor of che "NORTH-CHINA Datty NEWS."
Sin—Your interesting sub-leader anent Australia's remarkable victory. in the second Test has caused considerable discussion amongst followers of the "King fi Games" It is obvious that the Melbourne wicket has been more than usually fickle, and although Melbourne has been the happy hunting ground of England's lo batsmen for three, generations, there have. been occasions when Dattinig of both teams has failed in the match just concluded.
One thing stands out, and that is the fact that, Bradman is super batsman, Whatever the. facts of controversy regarding his status 4 journals, afl cricketers must ave een ce his suees in innings, when added to the state of the wicket, every psychological factor would appear to] Ihave. been against him.
in" OReilly, Australian critics have promised a bowler" of real Class, and their contention appears received ample confirma Generally speaking local thusiasts are not in favour of the' Wea of Brown's inclusion, in_ the next 'Test. Brown has been a failure asa bowler in Austr Whilst, Mitchel, a bowler of simi type, has deen' quite successful. fa'thue that. Brown' played some {ine forcing Innings during the past Tnelish season, but these were mostly against 'a mediocre attack, the fact that he isa. firma footed hitter precludes any compari= son with the great. G- Lo Jessop.
Tate's defensive bowling will probably be needed before the series S"coneluded, and a place will have "orcad for Verity it a wet wicket is likely. 5 'Allen is the outstanding success of the side at present, whilst Ames has "apparently been' adequate a wicket-keeper, amd should make Trans in one of the Tests.
'To sum up, losing the toss at Melbourne probably. meant losing! the match, and the England eleven ig' capable "of Winning the. next three Tests, "GuuLy." Shanghai," Jan. 4, 1931,
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