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Breaking News - Hair reinstated to elite panel
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Somerset
Cricketer Of The Year
TBH I think the ICC come away from this with the most embarassment. Effectively Hair acted within the laws of the game so they either needed to back him from the start and allow him to continue at international level, or go through the whole legal process and make that the end of it. To go back against their initial decision to sack Hair from the elite panel, and now reinstate him, just goes to show how ridiculous they really are at times.
However...I do think this is somewhat positive for the game. Not the use of somewhat, and not entirely.
Hes always been one of the better decision makers (bar ball tampering and throwing, I guess) and with the Bucknor/Benson incidents in the Sydney test its a plus in that regard. In saying that, being on the elite panel IMO means that he could potentially be allocated to officiate in any test in any country and a test match involving Pakistan, let alone at home, could be very heated.
However...I do think this is somewhat positive for the game. Not the use of somewhat, and not entirely.
Hes always been one of the better decision makers (bar ball tampering and throwing, I guess) and with the Bucknor/Benson incidents in the Sydney test its a plus in that regard. In saying that, being on the elite panel IMO means that he could potentially be allocated to officiate in any test in any country and a test match involving Pakistan, let alone at home, could be very heated.
PY
International Coach
Over-reacting much?
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
Completely unnecessary.i never understood why he had to stand down, all he did was stop a bunch of dirty rotten cheaters
Davey
School Boy/Girl Captain
People should just learn to get over things. I mean it isn't as though he walked down the main street of Mumbai with a steak sandwich
wtf
you really think people would care if you did that?? zzzz Because all Indian people dont eat beef right? The very sight of someone eating it is blasphemy aint it
geezus christ stop watching Today Tonight or whatever the **** and read some books or something
As for re-instating Hair, fine i dont care... but that whole ball tampering situation was a disgrace(both the way the team walked off the ground and how it was handled).. and i still dont know the bloody outcome of it, they couldnt prove ****.... i guess thats why they hardly reported the outcome here..
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Craig
World Traveller
How do you know what I watch? And worry about yourself before worrying about me, I'm perfectly fine thanks. Don't get your knickers in a knot pal.
biased indian
International Coach
i had beef ... for lunch today
biased indian
International Coach
a lot of people would have done that
People should just learn to get over things. I mean it isn't as though he walked down the main street of Mumbai with a steak sandwich in his hand or drew a picture depicting Muhammad now is it? Harden up and stop thinking they run the game.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Nobody would care, actually. I've had beef in Mumbai before.
People should just learn to get over things. I mean it isn't as though he walked down the main street of Mumbai with a steak sandwich in his hand or drew a picture depicting Muhammad now is it? Harden up and stop thinking they run the game.
Son Of Coco
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Good.
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
Indeed.
haroon510
International 12th Man
i know Malcom speed will do such a thing before he quits.. i saw it coming and from the looks of it it is pissing pakistanis off
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/343100.html
speed doesn't mind that cuz he hates them too like Mr. Hair
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/343100.html
speed doesn't mind that cuz he hates them too like Mr. Hair
Fusion
Global Moderator
Haroon, that's not necessary.
I must say I'm disappointed in the decision as well. However, indications are that he won't be standing in any Pakistani games so at least that's good. I would hope, to avoid controversy, he doesn't stand in any SL games either. I also have a feeling that his contract will not be renewed once it expires (after which he's sure to write another best-selling biography making up any money he lost). I never considered Hair to be racist. I do consider him a person prone to grandstanding and letting his massive ego come in the way of common sense. I think those traits are too fatal for an umpire, no matter how good he maybe on getting the on-field decisions right.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Except he hasn't really received any punishment. He was on the payroll and paid by the ICC during this time.