***Official*** Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series 2007-08

[Top_Cat]

star sports just showed a zoom in and it looks more grounded now.
It is good despite India not playing star sports are not letting it go.

A view from the other side wouldn't show Symonds' fingers under the ball, though so would appear grounded. From the other side, it's clear enough that his 3rd and pinkie fingers got under the ball. Not totally conclusive but I think there's enough to say it's a fair catch.

 

[JBH001]

it pains me to be right at times like this...

 

[tooextracool]

I find it hard to understand why they just dont change the rule for catches. IMO any catch that is taken,whether the fielder uses the ground as support 10 seconds after he has taken the catch, loses balance and steps over the rope or pulls a hershelle should still be out. Every time i look at Gibbs catch of Waugh in the 99 wc, i cringe at the logic behind how that is not considered a catch when absolutely everything required to pull off the catch was done right.

 

[Top_Cat]

I find it hard to understand why they just dont change the rule for catches. IMO any catch that is taken,whether the fielder uses the ground as support, loses balance and steps over the rope or pulls a hershelle should still be out. Every time i look at Gibbs catch of Waugh in the 99 wc, i cringe at the logic behind how that is not considered a catch when absolutely everything required to pull off the catch was done right.

Good point regarding Herschelle, actually.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I agree with T_C on this issue. Looked like his fingers were under it for mine and I'd have no problems accepting the dismissal if it was me.

 

[wpdavid]

it pains me to be right at times like this...

Any clues?

 

[Cevno]

I find it hard to understand why they just dont change the rule for catches. IMO any catch that is taken,whether the fielder uses the ground as support 10 seconds after he has taken the catch, loses balance and steps over the rope or pulls a hershelle should still be out. Every time i look at Gibbs catch of Waugh in the 99 wc, i cringe at the logic behind how that is not considered a catch when absolutely everything required to pull off the catch was done right.

I think the rule is three seconds after you are in full control.

 

[Pratters]

Aussie slip catching has been dire in this game.

 

[Cevno]

what i find irritating is how daryl harper raised his finger without reffering it to the third umpire or having a discussion with the square leg umpire.

 

[Prince EWS]

I think the rule is three seconds after you are in full control.

No, it's when you have complete control over the ball and your own movement. There's no time limit.

 

[JBH001]

Any clues?

A fine knock by Gilly comes to an end. Kudos.

Good bowling by the SL attack thus far, done well at every stage and kept a great batting line-up on a very good batting deck honest. I only hope that we can keep it up right to the 50 over mark, and hopefully chase something under 250. However, I do have a few doubts as to our batting line-up. Like last time against Aus, I fear another collapse.

Edit/ Our catching is making me >_< >_< >_<

Under 200 is my reckoning.

 

[JBH001]

what i find irritating is how daryl harper raised his finger without reffering it to the third umpire or having a discussion with the square leg umpire.

Didnt see it, as I am gaming tonight.

But it was Harper was it? Hmmmm....

 

[Top_Cat]

Geez, Mitchell Johnson's luck with slips catching continues. I swear he kicked a black cat through a mirrored ladder, so bad has his luck been. I also get the feeling he bowls quicker than everyone expects. He seems to really zip the ball through sometimes.

 

[JBH001]

He is certainly a better ODI bowler than a test bowler, at least at this stage.

 

[wpdavid]

Under 200 is my reckoning.

Me too. The RRR's creeping up, but KS knows there's not a lot of batting to come so he's having to be overcautious.

 

[tooextracool]

Geez, Mitchell Johnson's luck with slips catching continues. I swear he kicked a black cat through a mirrored ladder, so bad has his luck been. I also get the feeling he bowls quicker than everyone expects. He seems to really zip the ball through sometimes.

Yep, you can tell from the way hayden went for that catch that he was not expecting it.

 

[JBH001]

Sri Lanka being slowly throttled here.

 

[Pratters]

50*. Well done champ.

 

[Ospi]

Nice 50. I'm still going to say SL will win this in a nail biter towards the end.

 

[NZTailender]

Great fifty.

Kapu gone one of my favourite players to watch.