Referral of Cricket Umpiring Decisions

Umpire Dickie Bird is not happy with the referral system

It is no surprise that bar-room discussions about the current Australia v West Indies test match series is focused on whether the ability to refer umpire decisions to the Third Umpire should continue.

We experienced similar commentary when rugby league introduced the video referee and tennis authorities enabled players to challenege line calls. In fact, these discussions continue today after both systems have been in use for some years.

So should it continue in the cricket? Personally I think it is too early to judge the system. Of course Read more »

Dear oh Dear Damir……

Damir Dokic being escorted out of Wimbledon in 2000

No one will be surprised to hear that Damir Dokic is in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons but few of us would have thought the bearded battler would stoop so low and threaten to blow up the Australian ambassador in Belgrade Serbia.

Serbian Police have arrested Damir after he allegedly rang the Australian embassy and threatened to bomb the ambassador’s car.  His latest outburst comes Read more »