Having recieved a umpires signal chart it shows that B Bowdens signals are not quite what the ICC regards as umpires signals.
I know it sounds pedantic but if he can stretch the laws to add a bit of flair to the game at the same time as the ICC is telling the players that they have to abide by the laws.
I dont think the umpires need to come up with ways to make themselves stand out and should be looking to do what good umpires do and thats not be noticed.
I have no problem with Bowdens umpiring but it could snowball with umpires trying to be entertainers and forget the real reason they are there. The line will need to be drawn at some stage and maybe its best for cricket to nip it in the bud.
I know it sounds pedantic but if he can stretch the laws to add a bit of flair to the game at the same time as the ICC is telling the players that they have to abide by the laws.
I dont think the umpires need to come up with ways to make themselves stand out and should be looking to do what good umpires do and thats not be noticed.
I have no problem with Bowdens umpiring but it could snowball with umpires trying to be entertainers and forget the real reason they are there. The line will need to be drawn at some stage and maybe its best for cricket to nip it in the bud.