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Seriously, thats ur argument ? A machine that was not cemented in its place as per the local conditions has 'failed' while the umpire who is forced to give a decision whether he is sure or not is a grand success ? Do u blame the computer if a person does not know how to send an email ? I reckon they will take the wind into consideration while setting up the cameras next time .. will the umpires ensure that they will not 'fail' in their duty of giving correct decisions all the time ?

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Calm down guys! Why are you all so excited? It is not as if Hawkeye got indicted or anything. I just passed on the news and wanted your views! :) 99.94 - whatever you try to put in his defense, Ponting is an ill-behaved cricketer and he will remain that - captain or not. His endless arguing with umpires - with nothing to show for that as censure or punishment is just ridiculous. This is not his first time. Clarke - lets not hasten to conclusions shall we? I dont need a dysfunctional Hawkeye to disagree with it. As Bossbhai would tell you, the hale and healthy Hawkeye does not exactly inspire the greatest confidence in me :). Bossbhai - I did not know about the wind being that significant. But of course, it goes without saying that it would be atrocious to expect Hawkeye to function in this case. But I am curious - with such winds blowing were players able to play the game? And the umpires officiate?

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it was quite funny ... batsman trying hard to settle in their stance and the wind pushing them of balance .... and bowler starting allover again ... :--D
It seems I have missed quite a cricketing sight. Is there any sort of video link to this by any chance, Bossbhai?
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Australia in NZ :First test 'a tough week for technology' It was not a case of sour grapes, insisted New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori, but the umpire decision review system (UDRS) left him hugely frustrated during the first cricket test against Australia. More... First test 'a tough week for technology' NZPA 23/03/2010 It was not a case of sour grapes, insisted New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori, but the umpire decision review system (UDRS) left him hugely frustrated during the first cricket test against Australia. "It wasn't the reason we lost the game, but it's been a tough week for technology," he quipped. Vettori marched up to the Basin Reserve grandstand to confront match referee Javagal Srinath, of India, after Tim Southee was given out caught behind on Sunday when replays clearly showed he'd missed the ball. "I needed some clarification. I thought there was clear daylight between bat and ball and wondered why the decision was given," Vettori said. "Srinath told me unless there is absolute conclusive evidence to suggest it is not out they will go with the on-field umpires' decision and we had a discussion around that. "Being on the emotional side of it we felt it was conclusive one way. I understand the logic of the umpires but it is difficult to take sometimes." Vettori admitted it was the first time New Zealand had received a bad run with the UDRS. While he generally supported it, he felt there was "a lot of work to do". Opener Tim McIntosh was caught for nine in the first innings when replays later revealed a Ryan Harris no ball, then New Zealand got one back when Brendon McCullum was leg before wicket to Harris for nought in the first innings but survived when the bowler was caught overstepping again on review. Australian captain Ricky Ponting also had reasons to complain after it appeared spinner Nathan Hauritz had removed eventual centurymaker McCullum for 52 leg before wicket, but the 130kmh winds and shaky cameras meant the Virtual Eye replay system was unreliable yesterday. Still, he wasn't complaining after his side cruised to a 10-wicket win. "I'm not disappointed at all in the system. Even as the day went on today there were a couple that people could have a go at the system about. We've got to accept it, just like any other umpire's decision," Ponting said. "Sometimes things will go your way and other times things will go against you, but one thing I know is that we're getting more correct decisions and that's good for the game."

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