tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post4703353745577845025..comments2024-02-11T10:15:25.794+00:00Comments on Third Umpire: No sympathy for professional umpiresTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215417891130654291noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post-43732603709934538432008-01-10T11:01:00.000+00:002008-01-10T11:01:00.000+00:00The very nature of cricket implies a respect for t...The very nature of cricket implies a respect for the umpire over and above his or her decisions. This is at the very core of the spirit of the game.<BR/><BR/>That is not to say that mistakes should be ignored. The statistics for decision making by umpires at the elite level are extraordinarily good, over 92% correct. If only the players made less mistakes. Correct, and some brilliant decisions by umpires, are never highlighted by any media.<BR/><BR/>There are some problems with the elite panel - it does appear to be somewhat of a closed shop, it seems difficult to be removed once on it, and there are several top domestic umpires who do not wish to travel so much and are therefore not on it. However the one fundamental improvement the ICC could make is to increase the number of umpires on the elite panel - this would immediately cut down the travel and stress on the umpires and allow for more recovery time and continuing professional development.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget that a five day match is much tougher on the umpires than the players - they are in the field constantly, making decisions every ball and never get a meaningful break.<BR/><BR/>Overall cut the umpires some slack, they deserve it. (And yes I am an umpire, but only at local level in the hometown.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post-11459825576900824512008-01-10T03:54:00.000+00:002008-01-10T03:54:00.000+00:00The fact that the ICC has conceded that he was dro...The fact that the ICC has conceded that he was dropped because of India's complaints is worrying. He deserved in on form alone, but the ICC has shown a trend towards caring a lot more about the BCCI than its own umpires.<BR/><BR/>I suppose it's very different to Australian Football's governing body, who never concede fault when it comes to their umpires, and always backs them.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps both are doing the wrong thing?ADShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348744089754164411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post-68138978493991180692008-01-09T22:19:00.000+00:002008-01-09T22:19:00.000+00:00Harsh but fair. Ultimately if you miss an edge lik...Harsh but fair. Ultimately if you miss an edge like that, give a complete miss and also fail to notice a plumb LBW, then you are going to get criticised and Steve has been at it before a few times recently. However, the way the ICC have responded has been appaulling. They needed to drop him right away rather than support him. Now they appear to have bowed to Indian pressure and that along with the Hair treatment sets a very dangerous precedent for the future of the game. At the end of the day I think we need to involve technology more. Whats wrong with the third umpire telling the on field umpire he really cocked that one up and turning the batsman around? It makes for a fairer game surely, though ultimately dimishes the responsibility of on field umpires.Chrispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116768172493122694noreply@blogger.com