coffee_rules Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Ref Crowe refuses to relent Author: Debasish Datta Date: 19 Feb 2008 Indians complain against white ball getting lost in the white hats worn by umpires A representational picture of Malinga’s hand coming in front of the umpire shows how the batsman may lose sight of the ball in the umpire’s white hat. PIC/AFP ADELAIDE: The Indian players are having a tough time with umpires in the series Down Under. First it was their poor decisions and now it is with their attire. The batters feel that the white ball gets merged with the umpires’ white hats when bowlers’ especially Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga flings his hand in front of the umpires face in his delivery stride. India’s assistant coach Lalchand Rajput put in the players’ request for a change in the colour of the umpires hats to match referee Jeff Crowe. Rajput explained in detail the players’ problems to Crowe. Did not agree But the Kiwi did not agree to the Indian team’s demand. “Do you mean to say that umpires should not use caps and stand in the scorching sun?†is what Crowe is believed to have told Rajput. Rajput reiterated that was not what the players wanted. Instead he requested Crowe to request umpires to change the colour of their hats citing example of the ongoing New Zealand-England ODI series where the umpires are wearing red caps. Still Crowe refused to relent Link to comment
Mr. Wicket Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 What did Crowe have to say about this? http://www.smh.com.au/news/Cricket/Malingas-slingers-cast-umpires-pants-in-a-bad-light/2005/04/08/1112815730134.html Link to comment
Kartikey Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Abhi Loha Garam Hai, isko maar dalo. Link to comment
coffee_rules Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 He is waiting for Ponting's instructions. When Ponting gets bowled/lbw by Malinga, then Crowe will relent. Link to comment
fineleg Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 He is waiting for Ponting's instructions. When Ponting gets bowled/lbw by Malinga' date=' then Crowe will relent.[/quote'] :hysterical: but true :( Link to comment
Kartikey Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I reckon he will go upto Crowe and say that Malinga racially abused him and he will get his mate, Haydos to say it was racial vilification. So basically he will get Malinga banned. Link to comment
suraj Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 he should wear a red turban Link to comment
Holysmoke Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 wtf.. we should make a big deal out of this.. i mean come on.. Link to comment
fineleg Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 wtf.. we should make a big deal out of this.. i mean come on.. i agree...how do we make a big deal though? Pawar is busy trying to get stupid pcb votes! Link to comment
Kartikey Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 i agree...how do we make a big deal though? Pawar is busy trying to get stupid pcb votes! Say its racial vilification. Link to comment
Mr. Wicket Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 wtf.. we should make a big deal out of this.. i mean come on.. Fleming did during that NZ/SL series, and I think he got his way. No reason why Dhoni can't be a bit more vocal. Link to comment
bunny Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 :hysterical: but true :( Sad but true... Link to comment
Sachinism Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Abhi Loha Garam Hai' date=' isko maar dalo.[/quote'] :haha: Link to comment
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