24 AUGUST 1929, Page 3

The South African Cricketers Although the South African cricketers had

already lost the rubber, their play in the last of their matches against England positively extorts a few lines of praise. They made the highest score that South Africans have ever made against England, and this after a thoroughly dispiriting start. Mr. H. W. Taylor stands out as a con- summate batsman, and Mr. H. G. Deane has proved himself to be a captain who combines daring and origi- nality with the most penetrating judgment. The South African fielding has throughout been remarkably" fine, and it has never relaxed. It has been a pleasure to see the game as played by these men of great heart. Brighter cricket indeed, with nothing to make it brighter but the right spirit !