It is not clear if this was planned or if he had simply had enough. Jardine never provided an explanation, to the Australian press nor afterwards. Later, Jardine wrote about the Australian crowds, complaining over their involvement, but praising their knowledge and judgement of the game and describing them as more informed than English crowds.[53][79] He also expressed later reservations to Bob Wyatt about Percy Chapman, saying that he would have shot him if a gun was available.[64] Jardine did not appear in first-class cricket in the 1929 season due to business commitments.[24][80]