A match report from The Cricketer of the MCC’s tour game against Tasmania
23-Oct-2007Drawn – ScorecardThere was virtually no play on the first day owing to rain, Tasmania making 13 for two wickets. On the Saturday the pitch was in such a had condition that serious cricket was out of the question. Lumps of mud flew off the pitch whenever a ball was bowled, and a towel was eventually used to wipe the ball after every delivery.After the game Jardine was reported to the Australian board for his reluctance to play on the second day.