Keith Johnson

The Board had a secret dossier documenting Barnes's behaviour and they doctored the minutes of the meeting at which they discussed his selection. The matter came to a head when a letter attributed to man named Jacob Raith was published in the paper, criticising Barnes's character, and praising the board, which prompted Barnes to sue with the intention of prising out an explanation for his omission.[139] Cricket administrators were called to testify about the matter and more details became public.[134] According to cricket historian Gideon Haigh, "it was effectively the Board, not Raith, in the dock".[140]

Keith Johnson, the team manager during the 1948 tour, became the centre of attention. He wrote and had always claimed that the touring party had been completely harmonious and loyal.[130] A series of administrators came forward to say that Barnes had misbehaved on the 1948 tour, even though Johnson's official report had made no mention of any problems.[141][142] There were also positive reports. Aubrey Oxlade, the chairman of the board,[140] said that the batsman's indiscretions were "childish things" and "not serious at all".[140] Frank Cush, another board member who had supported Barnes's inclusion, replied "none at all" when asked if there were any legitimate reasons for excluding Barnes.[142] Selector Chappie Dwyer said "I have a very high opinion of him as a cricketer ... and I have no objection to him as a man".[142]



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