Cricket Umpires

[Willo]

I see Shoaib Malik of Pakistan was the first man to be given out LBW by a TV replay umpire in the ODI against Sri Lanka. With the introduction of Hawkeye, the Snickometer & all the other TV gizmos'. will there be need for the umpires anymore apart from someone to hang your jumpers & hat's on.

 

[Jam Jar]

They've introduced this an experimental idea its not yet passed as law although it is inevitable. I guess in a stop-start sport such as cricket you could get away with this becoming the norm. I think its a good thing actually as lbw's are the hardest thing to umpire. Ok so the umpire loses more power but I am all for that if it means correct decisions are made. I think there has to be a limit though otherwise certain players who appeal almost all the time, will be asking for third umpire assistance nearly all the time, perhaps only 3 decisions per innings can be requested.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

I was very impressed with the way it worked in yestersay's game. Harper wasn't sure if it pitched outside leg stump, he knew it would hit the stumps so when he was told it pitched in line it had to be out. At other times both he and Buckner didn't use the TV because they trust their own judgement.

If this comes into force generally it will be especially beneificial for the Asian nations, who rely on spin. I can see lots of occasions where bat-pad catches are referred because much of that is guesswork anyway IMHO.

 

[marks]

Yes but this is only available in international matches, not your ordinary first class match. If an umpire has come through the ranks of club cricket, second eleven, minor county, county championship etc it truly baffles me why they are not deemed competent enough to give a simple run out or lbw without referring it.

I believe that we are going too far down the road of technology here and not trusting umpires enough. Like a referee, they are so often correct on hairline decisions due to their experience, and they sure make a damn sight less mistakes than the players they are officiating upon.

 

[finchbee]

I tend to agree that the technology is been taken too far but if it makes for correct decisions then it shall be good. There is nothing worse than losing your wicket when you know you were not out. It is likely to slow the game down slightly.

 

[BEEm us up Scotty]

I think that somebody was not entirely happy with Mr Llongs performance in the recent 1st test between Sri Lanka and India. (Sri Lanka won)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Llong

 

[aawharris]

I think that somebody was not entirely happy with Mr Llongs performance in the recent 1st test between Sri Lanka and India. (Sri Lanka won)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Llong

Hmmmm, maybe somebody should be more upset at their own governing body, who wont allow DRS....