***Official*** Australia in England (The Ashes)

[Kweek]

Go Rudi, well spotted

 

[Adamc]

They've got to give Tait a bowl. He's in the side to take wickets, and he's not going to take any fielding in the outfield all day. It's not as though McGrath looks particularly threatening at the moment.

 

[Robertinho]

Bye bye, Ashes.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

They've got to give Tait a bowl. He's in the side to take wickets, and he's not going to take any fielding in the outfield all day. It's not as though McGrath looks particularly threatening at the moment.

Yep. The ball is reversing, and he will get it to move a long way and might knock someone over.

 

[marc71178]

Do you remember the 2nd test in the WI during 1989/90, and Des Haynes presiding over about 8 overs an hour?

Only just about - right at the beginning of my time following the game and coverage back then wasn't as good as we have it now.

 

[social]

That was out!

Unfortunately you couldnt give it from the hand but he edged it straight to th foot and gone!

 

[marc71178]

Lee behind the line, you dont see umpires make that mistake often. Wouldn't have been given anyway

When you consider it's the ONLY wrong call all day - I think we'll let them off.

 

[marc71178]

oh boy the umpires really are going to make it hard for them to defend themselves after this series.

Not based on this match they won't.

There's been no shocking calls as yet.

 

[Knopfler]

Tony Greig says it is "definitely still a game." He has to be the only person to think so.

 

[Kweek]

That was out!

Unfortunately you couldnt give it from the hand but he edged it straight to th foot and gone!

no, there was deffinetely not out. hard decission but you saw the ground pop up.

 

[marc71178]

Why didn't that go to the third umpire? Last test they sent one there for the exact same thing!

Because immediately Rudi said not out and pointed to the ground?

I think he only went to have a chat with Billy to keep Warne quiet.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Tony Greig says it is "definitely still a game." He has to be the only person to think so.

It's a game if Australia took 5/20 in 10 overs after the drinks break. If they don't though, it's not. And I don't think they will, so it's heading for a tame draw for mine.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Tony Greig says it is "definitely still a game." He has to be the only person to think so.

Well it still is until the time when if England get bowled out next over Australia need 9-10 an over.

 

[marc71178]

how is that a good decision. out or not out go to the third umpire for christ sake. sop trying to be mavericks. i don't care who u are but u cna't adjudge that

How is immediately turning down something that wasn't out a poor decision?

You can only go to the 3rd umpire if the 2 on field umpires are unsure of if it bounced or not.

Rudi quite clearly was sure it bounced (as then shown)

Best decision I've seen all series.

 

[Knopfler]

no, there was deffinetely not out. hard decission but you saw the ground pop up.

Haven't you heard of someone getting out FAB before? Its not a very common mode of dismissal.

 

[Simon]

all over red rover, ive officially given up hope...

 

[marc71178]

That was out!

Unfortunately you couldnt give it from the hand but he edged it straight to th foot and gone!

No, it bounced, hence it was not out.

 

[social]

no, there was deffinetely not out. hard decission but you saw the ground pop up.

Bottom edge into foot - all over.

Cant blame the umpire as it was a very difficult decision.

 

[marc71178]

Tony Greig says it is "definitely still a game." He has to be the only person to think so.

He's also the only person who still thinks there's nearly 60 overs to go.

 

[social]

Anyway, Aus has only themselves to blame.

Fragile Eng batting lineup let-ott by poor catching.