batsman

Let us now picture to ourselves the batsman in circumstances contrary to what we have supposed above.

Rain came at a critical moment also, and gave Woolley and Rhodes a wicket which was impossible for a batsman.

Twice in succession he tempted the batsman with balls that were wide of the plate, but the batter was wary and refused them.

Once he patted the ball a little way down the pitch, and shouted to the batsman at the other end, with hand extended: "Stay!"