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I've seen Venkat make some horrible decision of late although he is 90% solid, his mistakes seem to be almost unbelievable.Rik said:
Richard
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Stephen Bucknor
Srinivasaraghavan Venkatravaghan
Brent Bowden, Aleem Dar and that Taufel git all get a mention. But none are quite as good as Rudi Koertzen or David Orchard IMO. People forget, however, that Mr. Bowden partnered Asoka in that terrible Test in Christchurch (well, not terrible for Mr. Astle but terrible for most other people in the end, especially the Umpires). Steve Dunne and his partner (can't remember who) were almost as bad next game and then that genious Doug Cowie returned in Auckland. He only made 1 mistake all game (sadly that probably cost England the game, but hey - nothing certain).
Surely New Zealand's second-best cricketing export?
Of course, there will surely never be the like to rival Harold Dennis and the great Frank Chester, whom even eddie is probably to young to remember.
Stephen Bucknor
Srinivasaraghavan Venkatravaghan
Brent Bowden, Aleem Dar and that Taufel git all get a mention. But none are quite as good as Rudi Koertzen or David Orchard IMO. People forget, however, that Mr. Bowden partnered Asoka in that terrible Test in Christchurch (well, not terrible for Mr. Astle but terrible for most other people in the end, especially the Umpires). Steve Dunne and his partner (can't remember who) were almost as bad next game and then that genious Doug Cowie returned in Auckland. He only made 1 mistake all game (sadly that probably cost England the game, but hey - nothing certain).
Surely New Zealand's second-best cricketing export?
Of course, there will surely never be the like to rival Harold Dennis and the great Frank Chester, whom even eddie is probably to young to remember.
luckyeddie
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To tell the truth, there's not a great deal of difference - although by default (Dickie Bird being a Yorkshireman) there's more chance of Simon Taufel buying me a drink so the casting vote goes to my liver.Richard said:
Another parallel - both can spot a cloud at 100 miles - and that's from indoors.
luckyeddie
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Megan will have your guts for garters.Richard said:
Rik
Cricketer Of The Year
When I saw each of those 2 umpiring they looked totally out of their depth and made horrible, horrible decisions. Dunn failed to give dead plumb LBW after dead plumb LBW and wondered why the crowd got angry. Even the home NZ Commentator described it as "just useless umpiring"Pratyush said:
Eyes_Only
International Debutant
One problem though Eddie...Simon doesn't drink!!luckyeddie said:
My top three are...
1. Simon Taufel....Don't tell me you couldn't see that coming!! Although there is some bias in my selection of Simon at number one, I still think he is by far the best.
2. Billy Bowden.....The only reason I have enjoyed the Sydney Test, wasn't for the players but for Billy!
3. Venkat, Bucknor and Shep...Can't split "The Old Guys"...I still think they are great despite some ordinary games over the last year or so.
Just below the top 3 are...Darryl Harper, Darrell Hair, Rudi Koertzen and Dave Orchard
But of course it goes without saying that Harold "Dickie" Bird is the greatest Umpire ever!
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Pratters
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The thing is, you cant judge them from seeing them in one or two matches. I would say both are good. I had this guy remark in my personal blog that venkat is not good coz he had seen him in one or two matches. Venkat has been inconsistent lately but is good overall.
I see Robinson and Dunne as umpires giving good lbw decisions. Its true every one may not agree because judging umpiring is totally a perception thing.
I see Robinson and Dunne as umpires giving good lbw decisions. Its true every one may not agree because judging umpiring is totally a perception thing.
luckyeddie
Cricket Web Staff Member
Not a problem as far as I'm concerned. Just so long as he knows how to PAYEyes_Only said:
