Lillian Thomson
Hall of Fame Member
The finish to the Second Ashes Test brought to my mind something that happened a few years ago that I've thought about from time to time.
In the early 90's Australia need around 180 to win a match against the West Indies and Craig McDermott came in last with 40 odd needed. He and his partner got to within one run when McDermott was out. All we saw in the UK was the ball being bowled and the West Indies fielders running gleefully off the field. The umpire didn't seem to made have any decision when the Windies players were already jumping about on each other. It was certainly a faint glove if it hit anything and I've wondered if the TV or radio in Australia made anything of it at the time or if anyone has since actually asked Craig McDermott whether or not he hit it.
In the early 90's Australia need around 180 to win a match against the West Indies and Craig McDermott came in last with 40 odd needed. He and his partner got to within one run when McDermott was out. All we saw in the UK was the ball being bowled and the West Indies fielders running gleefully off the field. The umpire didn't seem to made have any decision when the Windies players were already jumping about on each other. It was certainly a faint glove if it hit anything and I've wondered if the TV or radio in Australia made anything of it at the time or if anyone has since actually asked Craig McDermott whether or not he hit it.