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Selectors Too Hasty in Picking Thirteen for Second Test
The Australian selectors faced sharp criticism for naming thirteen players for the second test three weeks before the match. The piece argues the decision was premature after a heavy defeat, noting potential changes as Sheffield Shield duties loom and praising candidates like O'Brien and Kippax while warning the impact on bowling strength and team balance.
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Sheffield
Australia
Chapman
Batman
Trownee
England
Larwood
Vocela
Hat Larwood
McCatie
Dan Ker
Thige
Ponaford
Nigel
Sydney Brewtime
Lin Work
Nagel
Kippax
Bateman
Adelaide
Melbourne
Fleetvon South
Sydney
Crimmell
O'Reilly
Oxenham
Ironmonger
Ponsford
O'Brien
Droymonger
Oxham