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*Official* Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2018/19

thierry henry

International Coach
Why does it seem like umpires are always looking for a way to give those ones out?

‘On the line is out’ and ‘benefit of the doubt goes to the batsman’ are two separate concepts but the application of the first always seems to confuse umpires’ application of the second.
 

Prince EWS

Global Moderator
Why does it seem like umpires are always looking for a way to give those ones out?

‘On the line is out’ and ‘benefit of the doubt goes to the batsman’ are two separate concepts but the application of the first always seems to confuse umpires’ application of the second.
Is it just me or do they seem much keener to give batsmen out run out than stumped in these sort of situations?

I've always suspected it's probably just me because I like stumpings and hate run outs, but maybe not.
 

TheBrand

First Class Debutant
Feel a bit sorry for Nicholls, scores a great 100 yet still likely gonna be the reserve batsman for the World Cup! Unless Munro really shits the bed against India then Nicholls should get a go at opening.
 

thierry henry

International Coach
Are these just two terrible bowling teams or are NZ pitches just ridiculously flat these days? Leaning towards the latter.
 

Maximas

Cricketer Of The Year
Geez once this partnership is over the tail really offers nothing - worse than the test tail enders this lot
 

straw man

Hall of Fame Member
Sodhi has been our only bowling positive this series.

Edit: Neesham and Williamson positives as part-time bowlers, I guess
Edit2: ok, Ferguson as well
 
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