***Official*** England in India

[Flem274*]

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Alec Stewart & Mark Butcher must've together a fair bit and must've both played with Dean Headley at least once, so there's another threesome.

[centurymaker]

another pathetic umpiring decision by aleem dar today. perhaps the worst one of the day.

if players appeal like that, then you know it's most likely out! that should be a hint for the umpires.

[Spikey]

smalishah84's grandfather would be rolling in his grave

ged it

[Spark]

Really, not sure how that wasn't given. Was about as plumb as they come.

[Cabinet96]

Originally Posted by centurymaker

if players appeal like that, then you know it's most likely out! that should be a hint for the umpires.

Sorry, but that's a pretty **** logic.

[flibbertyjibber]

Originally Posted by Jono

This is good from England. Digging in.

As I said earlier, I know we will lose this series but we need to show some fight not roll over for a tummy tickle. At present these two are fighting, and fighting hard. Been a pleasant surprise to be honest.

[Teja.]

Ugh.

We needed that wicket.

[centurymaker]

Originally Posted by Spark

Really, not sure how that wasn't given. Was about as plumb as they come.

i really hope they change the umpires for the next match. we need more aggressive umpires. (not the 1930s type who refrain from giving lbws). give a couple of aussies for the next test

[smalishah84]

Originally Posted by Flem274*

Oh come off of it, either your posts are moronic or trolling. Take your pick.

WAC...I refuse to choose either

Originally Posted by Spikey

smalishah84's grandfather would be rolling in his grave

ged it

this is the very definition of baiting.

Mods, take action please

btw Aleem Dar is having a terrible match....

don't remember seeing worse umpiring from him

[Jono]

Wtf is with Dar this match? Jesus.

[Spikey]

Originally Posted by Jono

Wtf is with Dar this match? Jesus.

misses his partner in crime, raufy

[BoyBrumby]

Originally Posted by Spark

Really, not sure how that wasn't given. Was about as plumb as they come.

Agree, but one can see Dar's point. Cook did have a long stride in and ante UDRS those shouts routinely weren't given because "the umpire would be guessing".

Now, post UDRS, we know such deliveries go on to hit the stumps very regularly, but it's because of Hawkeye that we have this knowledge. India voluntarily abjure the system, so maybe he's of the opinion they can't have it both ways.

[flibbertyjibber]

Originally Posted by Jono

Wtf is with Dar this match? Jesus.

UDRS rules, haters can suck it.

[Stapel]

Originally Posted by Jono

Wtf is with Dar this match? Jesus.

Making the Indians pay for not having DRS .Can't feel sorry for them. I do feel sorry for cricket though.

[Burgey]

Originally Posted by wpdavid

He played in England in 1981. No idea whether he played tests with his brothers though.

Nah he certainly didnt play a test with Ian.