Cricket

V.U.C.'s prospects appear to be quite bright in this sport. Several senior players are included in the team which has quite a good allround strength. The most severe opposition is expected to come from Otago who have a strong side, including two Plunket Shield representatives.

The batting strength of the Vic team in particular gives cause for satisfaction with D. St. John [unclear: ex] Otago and South Island), P. M. McCaw (N.Z.U. 1949 and 1951 and 12th man for Wellington 1952), P. Nicholson (excellent performances in Senior cricket in Wellington and Auckland), R. G. O'Connor (N.Z.U. 1950 and 1951), and Torrens, Turner, Clayton and Johnson (M.A.C. to lend support. The brunt of the bowling will fall on the shoulders of all-rounder W. Smith (Wellington Brabin Shield and Colts 1951-52), W. Willis (ex Hawkes' Bay and consistent performances in Senior Cricket), K. Phillips (N.Z.U. ex Rangitikei), (1950 and 1951), G. Gibson (M.A.C.), M. Biss (M.A.C.), R. Torres (ex Rangitikei), M. McCaw and M Clayton, between them providing a considerable variety of attack. The first match v. Auckland will be played on the Wednesday and Thursday before Easter and we are looking forward to the Cricket Club providing a promising start for V.U.C. in the Tournament.