Yes I didnt watch the video, I saw the pic posted above, however my claim is that when a fielder says yes he has caught the ball you are given out! **(I. Bell did that against Pakistan in test match) right? and the batsman had to walk, regardless it was a grounding, and at that stage the luxury of replay(s) were available and pretty good one.
the way he snatched the ball gives a cold shoulder to the cricket authority but oh well, double standards are maintained from Kangroo land to Zebra land, but only when it comes to litres of Doodh, Biryani or P–o–w Bhajee you need to follow the rules, how so?
Shewag was given 20% kick in the back for excessive appealing and Jaywardena got a similar bump but how about ignorant display by english, aussies and saffies why are they shieled from fines and penelties, or the match refree is soaking in the sun at the roof top and reading his weekend playboy magzine
Lets talk about the actual incident. Fielder claimed the catch. Replays were looked at to see if fielder's feet touched the boundary line. The replays proved inconclusive. What it automatically means is that fielder's claim stands and batsman is out. End of story. After all the drama, the umpire should have declared Dhoni to be out, India would have declared and this would be a non-incident. Umpire's decision to ask Dhoni to continue to bat was blah.
ICC has clarified the protocol that should be followed in future. Since ICC’s clarification issued today so closely mirrors my post last week, I should assume the gora folks in boiling hot Dubai read my post, nodded their collective heads and said “lets make it our official word on this topic”. I expect a “Thank You” note to arrive via first class mail shortly.
In any case, just as I had said before, if the replays are inconclusive, fielder’s claim is accepted and the batsman is out. End of Story. The blame for whatever happened after that should primarily be placed on the indecisiveness of the umpires.
I told all you, the benefit goes to the fielder in those situations...and Lara had a right to be upset as things were going against ICC rules, so Brian Lara is not a cheater, Dhoni is not a cheater, the umpires were just too dumb to recall the rules they were suppose to know.
BTW the rules not new, it was already in place, they are just reemphasizing it.
TAKE THAT ALL YOU AFRIDI786 HATERS!! (MOSTLY AIMED @ FAIR & BALANCE):D
Oh don’t worry as long as you support Pakistan he will hate you. Plus the name Afridi for some reason does something to Indians and they get so mad that they don’t see whats right or wrong
After almost a week of confusion, the ICC have explained the reasoning behind the umpires’ decision not to report Brian Lara to the match referee in relation to events following the catch which dismissed Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the Antigua Test.
“The circumstances surrounding whether or not Dhoni was dismissed were confused and confusing, and the delay in arriving at a decision provoked frustration and uncertainty among players, officials and spectators alike,” an ICC spokesman told Cricinfo. “Cricket is an emotional, passionate game but, at the same time, there is a thin line between an expression of frustration or disappointment and something more serious, and Lara came close to crossing that line during the course of the delay.”
The spokesman also dismissed allegations of double standards in the way its rules are imposed. "Any accusation of bias for or against any player or team is wholly inappropriate and, quite simply, wrong as incidents will always be viewed on a case-by-case basis. The context of this one was unique given the circumstances surrounding it, and is something that needs to be considered when forming a judgment over what went on.
“In this instance the two captains, umpires and the match referee discussed the incident afterwards and felt that, in that forum, it was resolved satisfactorily.”
So its not ok if you are emotional and shout ‘Ho’z that’ in a nail biting game. But its ok to snatch ball from umpire’s hand when decision doesnt go in your favour. :smack:
I don’t know what happened to these “circumstances” when any Asian players are on the receiving end? And I have no Idea why “emotions” don’t come into play when ICC takes decision against the Asian players??
Asian players get fined (or at least warning) if they show displeasure on any umpiring decision (forget about snatching the ball out of umpire’s hand) or they do excessive appealing no one consider the “emotions” or the “situation” of the game…!!
Such an incident really mars the spirit of the game. An article in Asia Age on Jun 16:
Crybaby India team avoid awards show
- By K. Moses
Gros Islet (St. Lucia), June 15: Indian cricketers are poor losers and crybabies, as was evident during the presentation ceremony after the second Test.
Barring captain Rahul Dravid and man of the match Virender Sehwag, none of the players turned up for the function, just like in Antigua where they were sulking over their failure to grab the last wicket.
The West Indian team behaved quite the opposite, being present in full strength. It’s time the ICC made it mandatory for both teams to be present at the concluding ceremony to ensure that matches end on a sporting note.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, an unusual Indo-Pakistan friendship slogan was blurted out from the stands by a West Indian at the Beausejour Cricket Ground courtesy umpire Asad Rauf’s decision to adjudge West Indies captain Brian Lara out leg before wicket.
TV replays showed the ball pitched outside the line and would have certainly missed the stumps, angering the spectators. "Pakistan helps India," boomed a voice from the stands during the presentation ceremony. That was followed by a rather nasty "How much did you pay the umpire?" when it was captain Rahul Dravid’s turn to speak.
