Once again demonstrating that you simply don't understand cricket, or its laws, BG.
The 'rule' in this instance, is categorically not 'rigid'. My whole point was that due to the (non-rigid peculiarity of) Umpire's Call, the decision would have remained OUT, had it been an inch closer to...
I think that must be the most MARGINAL decision I have ever seen.
Avoided being a no-ball by about 5mm, and the ball just clipping the bails!
We'll take it though!
Been busy for a bit, but back watching now...
Sorry - but attacking instincts, blah, blah, blah, aside - that was embarrassing from Roy. Absolutely ridiculous.
He was lucky to last as long as he did. First ball a wide long hop, that he had a massive swipe at. Second ball a beauty that he...
In the period where Test cricket was in the doldrums, they wanted to take every chance to maximise ticket sales. Day 1 of a Test, plus the Saturday and Sunday (if no rest day) where the easiest to shift. If they started late in the week, there was limited chance off an early finish meaning...