I am sure all of us, as players, had at least one occasion if not more, where an umpire's decision went against us either as a batsman or a bowler. There is no denial that if a decision goes against you as a player, there got to be some level of frustration. However, a good cricketer has to accept these decisions and move on with the game and not let them impact the remainder of the game, however crucial they were. I completely understand that this is easier said than done but after all umpires are also human and they also make mistakes.
It is important and imperative for us to realize as players that an umpire's job is the most thankless job in Cricket and almost all the good things done by the umpire are instantaneously erased away by a single error. According to me at our level of Cricket, the umpires are most criticized for LBW decisions. My observation has been that in case of an LBW, the batsman is never completely satisfied - at least 90% of the time this is true. If the appeal is turned down, the bowler is the one who is disappointed. Invariably, there is at least one party which is not happy with the decision. As an umpire, I always give any benefit of doubt to the batsman because the bowler can get a second chance to get the batsman out, the batsman never gets a second chance.
With the modern technology not available in the level of Cricket we play, it is very important for us, as players, to understand the umpire's perspective and honor the umpire's decision and move on with the game - after all they are also humans!!!
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I absolutely agree. One should always respect the adjudicator of the game and play within spirit of the game. To ensure the sportsmanship one must respect the verdict given by Umpire (refree). Umpires job is most thankless job.
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KP AKA commondude.
KP nothing personal here, but if you remember the Studs Vs Stallions practice game, where Amit Jain got a close run out call in his favor, and the Umpire was Jaffer. You had a heated discussion with the batsman.While i was the one who was the closest to the scene of action, since I plucked the bails out.I want to know why you did not agree with the Umpire's decision then. It's easy to comment after the fact, but it's hard to follow the same on the ground.I think an Umopire should see his job with pride and stand by his decisions. Sometimes it might be a wrong decision, but that's what makes cricket so unexpected and interesting, cause one bad decision might change the whole course of the game... it only depends on which side you favor!!
Rags, I completely agree with you that its always easier said than done, and most of the time we get so emotionally involved on the field that we forget the theories. Discussions such as these help us reconcile with the ideal reactions so that it might help us in the future.
In response to your last statement, umpires could make a few wrong decisions that might impact the course of the game. However, it is important that the umpires do not favor any particular team and are always objective in their decision-making.
@Raghu....You have valid point. As u metntioned, its hard to follow on the ground, look at the bright side, i am not in the denial mode here:). I agree one should always respect the umpire!
Abhi is absolutely spot on in his comments about umpires
"However, it is important that the umpires do not favor any particular team and are always objective in their decision-making."
how do you ensure this?
KP, I doubt if you can ensure that. Just hope that is the case is your best bet. ;-))
abhi: well put. It is natural for players to show disappointment on the filed. We need to make sure it is not overt disapproval and need to forget after we are out of the 'heat of the moment'
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