Bell That Billy
Though I may not be mightily impressed with smiley-dude expression of Sehwag, when Dravid and Yuvraj were battling at the crease, and his country facing the inevitable defeat; still for the first time in last 4 months, an act of Sehwag finally brought smile on my face.
Billy Bowden after third day's play told to NDTV that as players are human, so are the umpires. But someone had to tell this guy that, he is not only a human, but he his exactly what he acts - a rank idiot. The arthritis which has struck his bone, seems to have gone beyond it's brief. He has lost his sense of mind, sense of sight and should promptly seek the services of lunatic asylum. It took a Jat to finally deliver that, and boy - he was loud and clear.
The point has been driven home to Bowden, and more importantly, to ICC. Bowden got the message, because he did not commit any further mistake for the rest of the match, also he was seen cutchie-cooing with Sehwag and Indian team management. All this is just to make sure no official complaint is submitted to ICC.
ICC got the message because Sehwag was merely fined 65% of his match fees. This is was no Ranjan Madugalle magnanimity, mind you. A breach of ICC rules, section 2.2 is strict; when there is Indian player(s) involved, it's stricter and when Madugalle is there as the match referee - you can be rest assured of the maximum possible penalty.
There is no love lost between Indian team and Madugalle, So why did he showered such largesse on Sehwag. Logic suggests, ICC has asked referee to go easy on this. ICC is also considering allowing three appeals( against umpires) to the teams during a test match. Bowden's under performance is not going unnoticed to ICC. Sooner or later, he will go - the same way Ashoka Di Silva was chucked out.
And some one please take Bucknor along as well. I don't not understand, why all those 'human' umpires do most of the mistakes against India only. This pair performed abysmally against India at Sydney. Now, this test is another casualty.
Just look at the decisions which have gone against India in this match.
Aussi First Innings
Langer LBW first ball. Not out - Bowden( Scores 52 more)
Hayden LBW. Not out - Bucknor( Scores 10 runs more)
MJ Clarke LBW at 92. Not Out - Bowden(Scores 59 runs more)
India First Innings
Chopra LBW McGrath. Out - Bucknor(Ball was hit high, score 0 )
Pathan caught Gilchirst. Out - Bowden(Caught of the thigh pads, score 31 partenership was on )
Aussi Second Innings
No decision against India, but with a twist.
Gillespie was caught by Yuvraj, but Bucknor rejected the appeal. Gillespie himself walked out. A slap of sort on Bucknor's face.
India Second Innings
Sehwag LBW McGrath. Out - Bowden( Inside edge)
Laxman LBW Warne. Out - Bucknor(Ball pitched outside legstump)
Patel LBW Warne. Out - Bucknor (Hit the ball outside the line off stump)
Terrible batting by Indian top order, superb all around performance by Aussies, and pathetic umpiring. Surprising that India lasted till second session of last day.
Billy Bowden after third day's play told to NDTV that as players are human, so are the umpires. But someone had to tell this guy that, he is not only a human, but he his exactly what he acts - a rank idiot. The arthritis which has struck his bone, seems to have gone beyond it's brief. He has lost his sense of mind, sense of sight and should promptly seek the services of lunatic asylum. It took a Jat to finally deliver that, and boy - he was loud and clear.
The point has been driven home to Bowden, and more importantly, to ICC. Bowden got the message, because he did not commit any further mistake for the rest of the match, also he was seen cutchie-cooing with Sehwag and Indian team management. All this is just to make sure no official complaint is submitted to ICC.
ICC got the message because Sehwag was merely fined 65% of his match fees. This is was no Ranjan Madugalle magnanimity, mind you. A breach of ICC rules, section 2.2 is strict; when there is Indian player(s) involved, it's stricter and when Madugalle is there as the match referee - you can be rest assured of the maximum possible penalty.
There is no love lost between Indian team and Madugalle, So why did he showered such largesse on Sehwag. Logic suggests, ICC has asked referee to go easy on this. ICC is also considering allowing three appeals( against umpires) to the teams during a test match. Bowden's under performance is not going unnoticed to ICC. Sooner or later, he will go - the same way Ashoka Di Silva was chucked out.
And some one please take Bucknor along as well. I don't not understand, why all those 'human' umpires do most of the mistakes against India only. This pair performed abysmally against India at Sydney. Now, this test is another casualty.
Just look at the decisions which have gone against India in this match.
Aussi First Innings
Langer LBW first ball. Not out - Bowden( Scores 52 more)
Hayden LBW. Not out - Bucknor( Scores 10 runs more)
MJ Clarke LBW at 92. Not Out - Bowden(Scores 59 runs more)
India First Innings
Chopra LBW McGrath. Out - Bucknor(Ball was hit high, score 0 )
Pathan caught Gilchirst. Out - Bowden(Caught of the thigh pads, score 31 partenership was on )
Aussi Second Innings
No decision against India, but with a twist.
Gillespie was caught by Yuvraj, but Bucknor rejected the appeal. Gillespie himself walked out. A slap of sort on Bucknor's face.
India Second Innings
Sehwag LBW McGrath. Out - Bowden( Inside edge)
Laxman LBW Warne. Out - Bucknor(Ball pitched outside legstump)
Patel LBW Warne. Out - Bucknor (Hit the ball outside the line off stump)
Terrible batting by Indian top order, superb all around performance by Aussies, and pathetic umpiring. Surprising that India lasted till second session of last day.
posted by Unknown at 5:21 PM
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