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*Official* Fourth Test at The Oval

hazsa19

hazsa19

International Regular
BoyBrumby said:
I suppose the pertinent point is what measure of proof is require to overturn a decision? It looked like a small deviation on most of the camera angles, but there was one (close in from slightly to the left looking down the wicket) where it didn't look obvious at all. That, coupled with the lack of a Hotspot mark and the original NO is grounds for reasonable doubt, I would say.

However, one of the comms did say (might even have been Botham, in a "stopped clock giving the right time twice a day" way) that umpires are getting "braver" with their decisions (you could say the same of the Raina stumping from Saturday too; Atherton said at the time he'd be disappointed to be hung on that evidence) so maybe there's been a change of the directive?
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The key for me is that we're not hanging anyone, we're playing cricket, and we've got to stop applying this court-room 'beyond reasonable doubt' nonsense to an entertainment sport.

If someone is clearly out, give the guy out and get on with the game.
 
flibbertyjibber

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TT Boy said:
In England, 1996 Birmingham (Nasser's first 100) was pretty special albeit against a very average but home superior England side. These were the dark days when Ronnie Charles Irani was playing test cricket and England were ****house, India away even more so but it was a top knock nevertheless in a losing cause.

1st Test: England v India at Birmingham, Jun 6-9, 1996 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo
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That Tendulkar ton was simply brilliant. Best innings I have had the fortune to see live at the ground.
 
Spark

Spark

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Cevno said:
WTF?

He was clearly not fit and it didn't take a genius to notice too. His footwork and his throwing showed it all.

Was set up to fail and a panic move and it didn't pay off as was most likely the case. Disgusting selections this series.:@
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Ridiculous, innit? If he's not fit he shouldn't have played.
 
flibbertyjibber

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Pitch is still good. India should be able to save this if they apply themselves. Tendulkar has a ton here for the taking.
 
GIMH

GIMH

Norwood's on Fire
If we get Sachin before lunch, I reckon we win by an innings

If he bats longer than that, can see this ending as a draw.
 
Riggins

Riggins

International Captain
Lol at the commentators saying Mishra is not a night watchmen because he's a better player than the batters coming in after him!
 
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