Re: More on third umpires


Mad Hamish wrote:

> Under the current code of conduct umpires aren't allowed to refer
> catches to the 3rd umpire to see if it was taken clearly unless both
> umpires were unsighted.
>
> If the square leg umpire could see the ball but couldn't be sure
> whether it carried or not (a fairly likely situation for a return
> catch near the ground) then not out is the only decision they can
> give.

Thanks a lot -- I hadn't known that, and now that I do, my first
reaction is that that's ludicrous. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it
sounds very much like: "You have data that might help me, but I'm only
allowed to ask you for it if I have no data of my own. I might have
data that are inconclusive, and that I know are inconclusive, but as
long as I know I have data, I can't ask for yours."

.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: 2 wickets gifted by Harper
    ... makes two mistakes, one in favour of a team and another against. ... umpires should have the option (just ... An umpire should be allowed to refer an LBW ... allow the captains to appeal for a few times a match. ...
    (rec.sport.cricket)
  • Re: Foreshortening Doesnt Make the Ball Bounce on the Ground
    ... stubbornness or idiocy not to refer it not to mention inconsistency. ... The umps weren't allowed to refer it, as one or both of them could see ... I assume you agree with the part that the umpires would not be able to ...
    (rec.sport.cricket)
  • Re: Whats the point!!
    ... afraid. ... If the view of BOTH umpires is not obscured, they can't refer it, and must ...
    (uk.sport.cricket)
  • Re: Dcotrove Playing Like Bucknor?
    ... I think umpires should be instructed to refer ALL even-somewhat-close ... We have the technology, the technology shows us just how bad ...
    (rec.sport.cricket)
  • Re: Was Nandrolone the cause of The Oval refusal to play by Pakistan
    ... " is this the basis of Pak ... reaction to the umpires and subsequent refusal to play? ...
    (rec.sport.cricket)