***Official*** England in Pakistan

[Pratters]

Tony Greig pointed out around 15 minutes ago that Rashid Latif has asked for Bell being suspended/banned.

He also pointed out that Latif had done some thing similar in his cricketing career like Bell.

Generally I havent liked the quality of discussions too much on this thread - Collingwood's comments, chucking and now a dismissal.

 

[Mecnun]

Wouldnt really be an Pak v England series without controversy, cheating, chucking, ball tampering, umpiring

Marc , That is what I am suggesting that if it is not currently allowed then maybe it should be. They consult on runouts, boundaries so they should on close catches especially as there are trials to introduce line fault no-balling by 3rd umpire via use of technology.

 

[aussie]

Owing to not being around at all today my knowledge of the game is very sketchy having had no radio or TV access.

how come you have no radio or tv access marco?

 

[vic_orthdox]

Latif dropped a ball, it spilt out behind him, and then claimed it. The umpires were completely unsighted. He got 4 games, I think.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

I'd say that of everyone on the ground Bell was worst placed of anyone to know it.

The catcher doesn't know for sure on the tight calls.

The only problem I have with it is when Tauful asked him did you catch it, Bell nodded yes, IMO he should''ve said not sure, a la Mark Taylor - Athers. Easy with hindsight and obviously he felt he caught it, but it would've been the gentlemanly thing to do. Taylor was a gent.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

I am supporting England and do not intend to make any of our players look stupid but when Simon jones was interviewed at the Academy where he is being repaired, he did predict 3-0. I have to admit i wasn't far of his radar either.

Yes but he's a fiery Welsh loon and was probably drunk to to boot.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Early wickets needed here or this game has draw tattooed all over its foreheed.

 

[Dasa]

The only problem I have with it is when Tauful asked him did you catch it, Bell nodded yes, IMO he should''ve said not sure, a la Mark Taylor - Athers. Easy with hindsight and obviously he felt he caught it, but it would've been the gentlemanly thing to do. Taylor was a gent.

Yeah exactly.
They just had the highlights of yesterdays play on here, and showed Bells catch numerous times. It looked like he lost control of it for a second and the ball was definitely touching ground...looked not out to me.

 

[aussie]

some ominous signs for england already..

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Forgot to say, well done Afridi what a player! Great to watch and plays with a smile.

 

[aussie]

BANG BANG, Afridi the latter was superb

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Boooooooooooo. Mixed emotions.Ah well it had to happen eventually, nice catch low down there.

 

[aussie]

oh what an anti-climax, Afridi goes great entertaiment, now the poms need to take wickets..

 

[Pedro Delgado]

BANG BANG, Afridi the latter was superb

Some player ain't he.

 

[ClownSymonds]

Another one! The Poms are bloody cheats. The ball hit the ground before being "taken" low by Trescothick, and like Bell, he was more than happy to claim it. What is going on? Can't these guys play fair?

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Another one! The Poms are bloody cheats. The ball hit the ground before being "taken" low by Trescothick, and like Bell, he was more than happy to claim it. What is going on? Can't these guys play fair?

It's the nature of 2D TV, those slow-mo close-ups always look dodgy. Tres got fingers under the ball. Hoggy, time for a rest mate.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Always nice to see a fat bloke with a beard get a hundred.

 

[ClownSymonds]

A good century by Inzamam-ul-Haq. Almost all of his centuries have contributed to Pakistan wins.

 

[Blaze]

Always nice to see a fat bloke with a beard get a hundred.

Especially with christmas approaching.

 

[aussie]

Another one! The Poms are bloody cheats. The ball hit the ground before being "taken" low by Trescothick, and like Bell, he was more than happy to claim it. What is going on? Can't these guys play fair?

get of it man, stop calling england cheats,i dont know what ur seeing but i dont think in either case the ball had it the ground it very inconclusive...