The Cricket Thread 2013

[PaulWinch again]

We really need to stem the flow of runs, we can't afford any partnership to get away.

[PaulWinch again]

As has been the case this series we have one bowler bowling well and the rest not great.

[paul_e]

The rogers decision comes down to the way the request was made and probably should be handled by a prompt from the 3rd umpire.  When it went for review the on-field will have stated what they gave it out for, the TV umpire should, in that situation, ask if they want to consider the lbw if there is no edge.  By not asking the implied 'umpire's call' has to be that he wouldn't have given it out for lbw, meaning that the benefit of the doubt was with the batsman.

This is another case where a dedicated TV umpire would be better suited than the current rotation process.

[PaulWinch again]

I've seen nothing so far to suggest that Bresnan was a better selection than Onions.

[taylorsworkrate]

The rogers decision comes down to the way the request was made and probably should be handled by a prompt from the 3rd umpire.  When it went for review the on-field will have stated what they gave it out for, the TV umpire should, in that situation, ask if they want to consider the lbw if there is no edge.  By not asking the implied 'umpire's call' has to be that he wouldn't have given it out for lbw, meaning that the benefit of the doubt was with the batsman.

This is another case where a dedicated TV umpire would be better suited than the current rotation process.

I think the rule needs changing. Regardless of the original reason for being out, there should be absolute proof that giving a batsmen out was completely wrong in all aspects

[paul_e]

The rogers decision comes down to the way the request was made and probably should be handled by a prompt from the 3rd umpire.  When it went for review the on-field will have stated what they gave it out for, the TV umpire should, in that situation, ask if they want to consider the lbw if there is no edge.  By not asking the implied 'umpire's call' has to be that he wouldn't have given it out for lbw, meaning that the benefit of the doubt was with the batsman.

This is another case where a dedicated TV umpire would be better suited than the current rotation process.

I think the rule needs changing. Regardless of the original reason for being out, there should be absolute proof that giving a batsmen out was completely wrong in all aspects

I agree completely.  Just explaining why it wasn't out, he was saved by a technicality.

PWA - surely Bresnan deserves a little more than 18 balls before you make a statement like that.

[paul_e]

The rogers decision comes down to the way the request was made and probably should be handled by a prompt from the 3rd umpire.  When it went for review the on-field will have stated what they gave it out for, the TV umpire should, in that situation, ask if they want to consider the lbw if there is no edge.  By not asking the implied 'umpire's call' has to be that he wouldn't have given it out for lbw, meaning that the benefit of the doubt was with the batsman.

This is another case where a dedicated TV umpire would be better suited than the current rotation process.

I think the rule needs changing. Regardless of the original reason for being out, there should be absolute proof that giving a batsmen out was completely wrong in all aspects

I agree completely.  Just explaining why it wasn't out, he was saved by a technicality.

PWA - surely Bresnan deserves a little more than 18 balls before you make a statement like that.

4 more to be exact!

[taylorsworkrate]

We're getting back into a reasonable position in this game, but how the batsmen must be ruing the horrendous way they played yesterday, particularly against the non spin of Lyon.

[paul_e]

Broad looks far too good for them here, bit more muck and he could be doing better as well.

[taylorsworkrate]

Bresnan bowling a much better line now

[paul_e]

unlucky for bres there, very nearly got him c&b, very very tough chance though.

[KevinGage]

Can't be passing up those kind of chances.

[taylorsworkrate]

Having absolutely no luck at the moment. Rogers should definitely purchase his lottery ticket tonight

[taylorsworkrate]

Pitch is looking rather flat now.

[taylorsworkrate]

Think our luck is going to run out and we'll lose this one