Moores wants stump miscs off

[Parth]

Peter Moores, England's coach, believes that stump microphones should be turned down during Tests so players can sledge each other without the audience hearing. The thing this amateur coach doesn't relise is that the audience wathcing does not get to hear the sledging. India in England, 2007 Moores wants stump mics turned off Cricinfo staff August 2, 2007 Peter Moores does not mind sledging, he just wants the stumps mics turned down © Getty Images Peter Moores, England's coach, believes that stump microphones should be turned down during Tests so players can sledge each other without the audience hearing. "There must be some things that are left on the field to be fair to the players," Moores said in response to criticism of England's incessent chatter during the Trent Bridge Test. "They should be allowed to go out there and play the game without being worried that everything they actually say is going to be broadcast. It's something we've discussed as a management team and we've spoken to the match referee about it." The International Cricket Council rules that stump microphones be turned on whenever a ball is live - that is, when a batsman takes guard, between a bowler's run-up to the time the ball reaches or passes a batsman, and from the time a fielder throws the ball back to a team-mate or onto the stumps. Matt Prior, the England wicketkeeper, was the loudest on the field but Moores stood up for him. "That's how he usually operates, that's what he does and that's what he was selected for," he said. "There's an issue as to whether stump mics should be on quite as loudly at times, so people can play their sport. Sport is a battle and that's what makes it so enthralling to watch. If people weren't bothered about it or didn't get so emotionally involved then it might become quite bland to watch." Moores condemned the jelly bean incident, which chairman of selectors David Graveney termed "childish", but tried to defend England's conduct on the field. "Nobody would argue that a couple of lads put a couple of jellybeans down there," he said. "It was meant to be a joke and now looks a bit silly. I think people will try and read things into it, but it has no meaning whatsoever." © Cricinfo

[Chandan]

How are you Rawal?? Did you have your operation today?

[ludhianvi]

Wish you all the best, Rawal @topic: Why are the stump mics in place anyways? I reckon for the snicko meter. If they take them off, no snickometer. On a sidenote, from all the sports I have seen, why is that only Cricket commentators use those weird microphones, where you stick them under your noses? All the rest of the sports use the generic call center type headphone/microphones?

[Guest dada_rocks]

restrain ur leiutenants Mr. no freaking mic is getting switched off just because u got a retard wicket keeper

[Ram]

Hey Rawal ! Hope you have a fast and fully complete recovery. Dont strain yourself too much by trying to post now.

[Ram]

Read books Rawal. They are excellent ways to spend time. You will learn a lot too . Ask your dad to get a nice novel for you.

[Predator_05]

Chadan and Ludhianvi' date=' I have been operated yesterday and they have sent me home today (4th August). It was quite painful but so is the fate! Right now I´m writing with one hand. Chandan, sorry I couldn´t reply your Private-Message because for that I need to have over 300 posts. But, thanks however! I am so glad to know you all care about me so much. I perhaps won´t be able to post alot because of the pain. If you want my Email Address then just either click on my name in my signatures or click on my profile.[/quote'] I wish you a speedy recovery. :thumbs_up:

[Ram]

Dear, that doesn´t suite my personality. I don´t like reading books. One more thing: I always say that one should only put the photo on your avatar of a man whom you idolize and like to be like him.

Yep i know many people dont like reading books. But why dont you give it a shot ? Try some of the investigative series like Hardy Boys , Three investigators to start with. I am sure you will get hooked to it. And Its nice to know you like Dhoni. He is a great entertainer !

[CC1981]

Dear, that doesn´t suite my personality. I don´t like reading books.

I didn't either. Never read much (except what i needed to for school ) until i was 10 and got typhoid fever. Was super-sick for almost four months and too weak to leave the bed or anything. So all i could do was read books- which i did. It was better than being bored, i think and you will start liking it after a while. Wishing you the best recovery.