The Cricket Thread 2013

[DrGonzo]

What a fucking catch. 

[olaftab]

I don't really understand the complaints about DRS & Rogers' non dismissal.

The on field Umpire's decision was out caught and therefore by definition not-out LBW. Therefore, even though the review showed that he was not-out caught, he was still not-out LBW as far as the on field decision. Therefore, with the "stumps" element of the LBW review showing umpire's call, Rogers was rightly given not out.

The problem in this case lay with a bodged decision by the on-field umpire to give him out caught in the first place, not with the technology or DRS procedures.

I disagree. After being given out, there should be absolute proof that the overall decision of out was wrong. Batsmen should not be saved on technicalities.

I agree with UKR. DRS must be applied to the decision that was sent for review. You can not leave it open to everything else that may be there!

[peter w]

Why? Out is out?

[olaftab]

A review is on request and specific.

[Chris Smith]

Why? Out is out?

Not now we've embraced technology. In this case the laws say it is down to umpires call, which was not-out for lbw. 

[taylorsworkrate]

Decent morning so far. Ball hasn't done much so batsmen have again got no excuses.

[paul_e]

Why? Out is out?

Not now we've embraced technology. In this case the laws say it is down to umpires call, which was not-out for lbw. 

Which is why, in this situation, the 3rd umpire should've prompted for thoughts regarding lbw before proceeding.

[taylorsworkrate]

This is really poor Broad

[Dave Cooper please]

I reckon DRS needs to be taken away from the players. Keep the technology and let the umpires use it, either the on-field umpires can ask for it if they aren't sure or the 3rd umpire can send a signal to the on-field umpires if they have mad a howler of a decision.

[taylorsworkrate]

That must be out

[PaulWinch again]

We've done well in the end to limit the lead now we need to bat well. Another shocking decision by umpire initially.

[PaulWinch again]

Right the bowlers have put us back in the game, batsmen it's time you did your fucking job.

[taylorsworkrate]

Well bowled Broad overall. A little unlucky not to have taken more wickets yesterday in all fairness. I'll forgive you the one poor over today

[Chris Smith]

Why? Out is out?

Not now we've embraced technology. In this case the laws say it is down to umpires call, which was not-out for lbw. 

Which is why, in this situation, the 3rd umpire should've prompted for thoughts regarding lbw before proceeding.

He didn't think it was lbw, it was a marginal decision so it seems fair enough to me.

Anyway, all out now, This morning shows the beauty of Test Match Cricket; the Aussies came into the session well placed and we've clawed our way back into the game.

[paul_e]

I'm glad Broad got his 5for, he deserves that, was excellent yesterday and with a bit more luck he could have hd much better figures in the afternoon.