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*Official* England in South Africa 2019/20
- Thread starter StephenZA
- Start date
Woodster
International Captain
So frustrating that they push the line so much! Unplayable delivery but woeful schoolboy error that it seems plenty of bowlers are making these days. Pretty sure they bowl a lot more no-balls these days but because it seems the umpires aren’t really checking the front foot at all until a wicket goes they’re probably getting away with a few but not making the corrections to their run-up as they would do if they were called.
flibbertyjibber
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He is weird, when he clicks he is 6-8 mph quicker but only does it a couple of times a series these days. Such a dangerous streak bowler.
Gnske
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Wait really? Like speed gun 145 or proper looking 145?
And I thought P Siddy rediscovering 140 a few summers back was amazing.
Groundking
International Debutant
I still don't understand why the 3rd ump doesn't have a buzzer to buz the onfield umpires whilst checking every ball. Surely this is a better use of them instead of them lounging around for hours on end until there's a review?
thierry henry
International Coach
Siddle is the Aussie Broad. I’ve seen him bowing 140s this season.
artvandalay
State Vice-Captain
Yea it looks like the umpires are not even checking the front foot. If that's the case need to do what was done in the India west indies series. Can't only call them when you're checking to see if it's a legitimate ball after a batsman is dismissed.
wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
Yup. Apparently we shouldn't expect these guys to do their jobs nowadays.
Spark
Global Moderator
Speed gun 145 tbf. He did look quicker than usual though, just maybe not that quick.
It's all just bl**dy ridiculous. The attitude just seems to be that the that noballs only matter when a wicket falls. There is no problem with no calling close ones (but the umpire should still make the bowler aware that they are getting close). But the approach taken actually significantly disadvantages the batting team as well. For a start there's all the lost runs. And even more the approach basically gives the quicker bowlers impunity to bowl at increased pace. What happens when they end up causing injuries after bowling 90mph+ deliveries off 21 yards? Sometimes it's tough enough batting anyway without shortening the pitch. The game is about scoring runs as well as taking wickets!
artvandalay
State Vice-Captain
Getting ridiculous now.
