tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post7446281495054022586..comments2024-03-15T12:44:48.754+05:30Comments on Anything Sporty: ReferralsRShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256449412402924947noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-10105128259100307592008-08-05T21:51:00.000+05:302008-08-05T21:51:00.000+05:30@RS, then wouldn't that be almost the same as havi...@RS, then wouldn't that be almost the same as having no referral at all? I see your point that this is in the case where no one is sure, and it seems like a good way to go to save the umpire's ego also. But this referral system's loopholes and concerns aren't over yet. I think we will see more of this sort of stuff, it is persisted with. I'm still ambivalent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-47796193803994312122008-08-04T07:39:00.000+05:302008-08-04T07:39:00.000+05:30@ a bisht: if they don't resolve these issues ...@ a bisht: if they don't resolve these issues (& define guidelines), instead of Sydney controversies we will just end up with new ones..<BR/><BR/>@vmm: I see both sides - but if a batsman has been out and there is not enough evidence to give him not-out either - maybe the on-field decision should stand to give a role to the on-field ones?RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256449412402924947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-82456112298895415472008-08-03T18:31:00.000+05:302008-08-03T18:31:00.000+05:30@RS, in that case, I would say the batsman should ...@RS, in that case, I would say the batsman should get the benefit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-82195761868214773342008-08-03T12:35:00.000+05:302008-08-03T12:35:00.000+05:30Your concerns are well placed, I think experience ...Your concerns are well placed, I think experience and awareness will get rid of these loopholes in this systemAnil Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730693158313605630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-51118570059048311352008-08-03T08:46:00.000+05:302008-08-03T08:46:00.000+05:30@trideep:Agreed on all points - Apparently Kumble...@trideep:<BR/><BR/>Agreed on all points - <BR/><BR/>Apparently Kumble met with the officials (http://www.cricketnext.com/news/is-india-unhappy-over-new-referral-system/33188-13.html)<BR/><BR/>Maybe he is clarifying rules... or figuring out how to use them better :-)RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256449412402924947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-74263777856747062622008-08-02T21:30:00.000+05:302008-08-02T21:30:00.000+05:30RS,The time for requesting a referral shud definet...RS,<BR/><BR/>The time for requesting a referral shud definetely be limited. The captain cannot take ages to decide..<BR/><BR/>Also the captain shud not be allowed to ask the umpire.. infact the umpire is not expected to answer the captain even if he asks.. its only upto the umpire whether he wants to explain his decision or not... <BR/><BR/>Neutrality of the umpires is somethin that ICC shud Trideephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02039683101593206689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-21382358852490654302008-08-02T21:19:00.000+05:302008-08-02T21:19:00.000+05:30sp: in general I like the reviews. Sehwag's decisi...sp: in general I like the reviews. Sehwag's decision shows technology/third umpire are not perfect.<BR/><BR/>ott: I did not know the 3rd umpire was just "subbing". Where there other decisions for the home side? I am not on break from blogging on weekends :-)<BR/><BR/>vmm: I agree - a time-limit for the umpire as well is a must. But if he cannot decide within that, should the benefit go to the RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256449412402924947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-51830129600357508052008-08-02T19:54:00.000+05:302008-08-02T19:54:00.000+05:30Yeah, thought that was a bit nasty. There needs to...Yeah, thought that was a bit nasty. There needs to be a time limit both for the on-field captain and the third umpire giving the decision. Why did it take him so long to give it out? Shouldn't the benefit of the doubt go to the batsmen? There seemed to be a lot of doubt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-75219651357377503122008-08-02T19:37:00.000+05:302008-08-02T19:37:00.000+05:30RS,The third umpire or the referral umpire is a ne...RS,<BR/><BR/>The third umpire or the referral umpire is a neutral. For this Test it was Benson. Unfortunately, Koertzen the on field umpire is sick for the last two days and hence the Sri Lankan as the replacement.<BR/><BR/>However, this did not stop me from wondering about the neutrality of this particular umpire. :)<BR/><BR/>The time taken is an interesting question. If we are believe Sanjay Viswanathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511419586643916500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-75407162385701609212008-08-02T19:36:00.000+05:302008-08-02T19:36:00.000+05:30its in its nascent stage...they will definitely re...its in its nascent stage...they will definitely review it after some time...<BR/><BR/>i think lbw should be restricted to obvious decisions like inside edges to pads or ball pitching outside leg stump etc...<BR/><BR/>otherwise ump verdict needed to be upheld...sehwags dismissal of lbw comes to mind when TU failed to spot the deviation of front pad...<BR/><BR/>i also agree with you that all straight pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309030423887849171noreply@blogger.com