Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
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Virendersingh.berthwal
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
I think better Sense has prevailed on ICC's part and they have also understood that Bucknor and Benson had a bad day given their very high standards(mentioned in the Article).
So they played safe and replaced bucknor with Bowden.
Billy Bowden's presence will be good as he tends to entertain the crowd with his acts.So we can expect better umpiring standards.The other umpire's name is not known to me maybe Asad Rauf.
Also with chief referee Ranjan Madugalle appointed to act as a mediator in the row between Australia captain Ricky Ponting and Indian skipper Anil Kumble will be good for both the teams and importantly for Cricket.
I am sure Mike Procter will feel disappointed but the way he conducted the enquiry and hearing.He surely should feel down.
One thing has to be observed the reaction from Australian Board officials.
I think better Sense has prevailed on ICC's part and they have also understood that Bucknor and Benson had a bad day given their very high standards(mentioned in the Article).
So they played safe and replaced bucknor with Bowden.
Billy Bowden's presence will be good as he tends to entertain the crowd with his acts.So we can expect better umpiring standards.The other umpire's name is not known to me maybe Asad Rauf.
Also with chief referee Ranjan Madugalle appointed to act as a mediator in the row between Australia captain Ricky Ponting and Indian skipper Anil Kumble will be good for both the teams and importantly for Cricket.
I am sure Mike Procter will feel disappointed but the way he conducted the enquiry and hearing.He surely should feel down.
One thing has to be observed the reaction from Australian Board officials.
Rohitpatel
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
Yes asad rauf will be umpire in the nxt game.
Its good decision. No question about it. There mistakes in every game but bucknor made so many in one match.
Yes asad rauf will be umpire in the nxt game.
Its good decision. No question about it. There mistakes in every game but bucknor made so many in one match.
Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
Its a big disapointment in my opinion. Its a typical case of the icc shunting all the blame onto one person to try and make it look like things are sorted when they are far from it. The guy hasnt umpired 120 tests for no reason and for him i feel sorry. All those tests then a few mistakes and then all before is forgotten.
Its a big disapointment in my opinion. Its a typical case of the icc shunting all the blame onto one person to try and make it look like things are sorted when they are far from it. The guy hasnt umpired 120 tests for no reason and for him i feel sorry. All those tests then a few mistakes and then all before is forgotten.
mas cambios
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
The more I think about it, the more I think it's a bad move. It sends out the message that certain boards are more powerful than the games governing body.
What happens when a country gets an umpire to stand that they dislike, will they now automatically threaten to boycott the game until they get one who is they feel is on 'their side'?
I understand the position that the ICC was put in but surely it's time to protect the sport rather than the money being made. If the games loses it's integrity then the money will dry up even quicker than because of a few cancelled games.
The more I think about it, the more I think it's a bad move. It sends out the message that certain boards are more powerful than the games governing body.
What happens when a country gets an umpire to stand that they dislike, will they now automatically threaten to boycott the game until they get one who is they feel is on 'their side'?
I understand the position that the ICC was put in but surely it's time to protect the sport rather than the money being made. If the games loses it's integrity then the money will dry up even quicker than because of a few cancelled games.
jimmy33
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
Asad Rauf is even worse. Hes made so absolute shockers. for example, when New Zaland was playing England, i think it was, on of the kiwi players hit the ball out of the middle of his bat into his pad, the english appealed and he was given out, and he did the same thing, again to new zealand, but they never considered boycotting the rest of the series
And you have to remember, he did also make some good decisions in that test, so he hasnt completely lost the ploy as an umpire
Asad Rauf is even worse. Hes made so absolute shockers. for example, when New Zaland was playing England, i think it was, on of the kiwi players hit the ball out of the middle of his bat into his pad, the english appealed and he was given out, and he did the same thing, again to new zealand, but they never considered boycotting the rest of the series
And you have to remember, he did also make some good decisions in that test, so he hasnt completely lost the ploy as an umpire
Virendersingh.berthwal
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
We can hope that the test series continues and the appointed umpires are also pretty aware about the situtation.So they will not take any chances.
I was surprised to see the turnaround by the ICC.
First Malcolm Speed said that Bucknor will be retained for the remaining tests.
Now he has replaced Bucknor with Billy Bowden.
Article below:
http://www.cricketnext.com/news/bucknor-likely-to-retire-in-a-year/28794-13.html
We can hope that the test series continues and the appointed umpires are also pretty aware about the situtation.So they will not take any chances.
I was surprised to see the turnaround by the ICC.
First Malcolm Speed said that Bucknor will be retained for the remaining tests.
Now he has replaced Bucknor with Billy Bowden.
Article below:
http://www.cricketnext.com/news/bucknor-likely-to-retire-in-a-year/28794-13.html
StanTheMan
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
Will the limelight loving Bowden make matters worse or better, that's the question! :laugh:
Will the limelight loving Bowden make matters worse or better, that's the question! :laugh:
mas cambios
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
Welcome to the forum, Apple.
Would you like to see replays for everything or just catches?
Welcome to the forum, Apple.
Would you like to see replays for everything or just catches?
jimmy33
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
Yeah but that was trialled in County Cricket and after a few games players didn't bother with it anymore
That said i don't think there is a way where everyone will be happy, technology or none
And remember that it is hard being a batsmen, what with all thing tools with which a bowler can dismiss you with. I don't think a single century has been made without the batsmen getting the benefit-of-the-doubt on some line ball decision, that technology has said they were out
Yeah but that was trialled in County Cricket and after a few games players didn't bother with it anymore
That said i don't think there is a way where everyone will be happy, technology or none
And remember that it is hard being a batsmen, what with all thing tools with which a bowler can dismiss you with. I don't think a single century has been made without the batsmen getting the benefit-of-the-doubt on some line ball decision, that technology has said they were out
AB
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Re: Steve Bucknor dropped for third Test
Many people have taken this opportunity to criticize ICC for bowing down to pressure from BCCI, setting a dangerous precedent etc etc. I think ICC should have taken this decision even before BCCI complained. The quality of umpiring was quite sub standard. The common excuse is Every human makes mistakes, stop whining and get on with the game. But Bucknor made glaring mistakes on multiple occasions which had a big impact on the result of the game. It can be argued, India would have easily drawn the Test had Bucknor not made those dubious decisions.
Apart from that, after what happened at Sydney, would Steve Bucknor be able to umpire in the Perth Test knowing that his each decision will be replayed thousands of times and people will scrutinize it as closely as possible? It could even cause him to give decisions in favour of India just to avoid controversy.
India are always accused of over reacting, but Cricket has a huge fan following in India so its bound to happen.
Many people have taken this opportunity to criticize ICC for bowing down to pressure from BCCI, setting a dangerous precedent etc etc. I think ICC should have taken this decision even before BCCI complained. The quality of umpiring was quite sub standard. The common excuse is Every human makes mistakes, stop whining and get on with the game. But Bucknor made glaring mistakes on multiple occasions which had a big impact on the result of the game. It can be argued, India would have easily drawn the Test had Bucknor not made those dubious decisions.
Apart from that, after what happened at Sydney, would Steve Bucknor be able to umpire in the Perth Test knowing that his each decision will be replayed thousands of times and people will scrutinize it as closely as possible? It could even cause him to give decisions in favour of India just to avoid controversy.
India are always accused of over reacting, but Cricket has a huge fan following in India so its bound to happen.