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» CanadianKiwi - Who's to blame?

Well, firstly can i say - great column and great to have Rugby and Cricket on Suite101 - finally!!

I agree, the fact that needs to be cleared is, "did the Paki's cheat?" From the evidence....well...there is none. No video footage at all and with all the cameras these days, it's hard to miss anything. So did darrell Hair see anything? and how can he prove it?

I'm afraid, as in a dodgy LBW decision, or a dodgy caught behind, the umpires decision is final. So even if we see that yes, the LBW decision was a load of rubbish and the batsman never even came close to snicking the ball....if the umpire says so, then the batsman is out - case closed.

So If Hair says the pakistani's tampered with the ball....then maintaining a level of consistency here...then the Paki's tampered with the ball!

It still leaves a rather nasty smell in the air. The ICC were made to look foolish yeterday, they should have communicated with all the parties concerned!!

Would be interested to hear from other readers - join my discussion...

-- posted by CanadianKiwi

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» JamesEnders - Who's to blame?

In response to Who's to blame? posted by CanadianKiwi:

Now THAT is a very interesting angle indeed! I have to say that I agree with you, from a purely black and white stance. But are Umpires bigger than the game? Looking forward to hearing Hairs statement.

-- posted by JamesEnders

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» AJGreig - Funny smells...

In response to Who's to blame? posted by CanadianKiwi:

CanadianKiwi,

There is a faint smell in the air, and it's a combination of BS and bombay mix!

It's a good shout, and i believe that if a decision is made, then yes, the umpire should be supported to the hilt. It's up to him to call for any support he needs in making his decision, e.g. 3rd umpire, tv replays, snickometer, crackcam, but if a decision is made fair dos. We need to maintain the integrity of umpires, but at the same time making a decision and then not returning to the field either smacks of chaos or cowardise.

I think the ICC may have had more of a hand in this that we are aware of. There must be an enquirey or at least an explanation following this. Calls on the pitch: fine. Strikes during the game: embarrassing.

-- posted by AJGreig

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