05/07/2008

Oval Test - Holding protests change in the result

LONDON - AUGUST 20:  (FILE PHOTO) Umpires Darr...Image by Getty Images via DaylifeWest Indies legend Michael Holding has resigned from the International Cricket Council over their decision to change the result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan.

Holding should be commended for making this token gesture.

Holding reasons that though Pakistan was innocent of ball -tampering, their refusal to retake the field should be punished.

Most of us will find no fault in his logic, as ICC by rescinding on its earlier decision to call the match a forfeiture, has opened a Pandora's box. From now on, ICC will be hard put to stop Test playing nations from contesting decisions on controversial Tests.

For starters, can the ICC stop BCCI from demanding that the Sydney Test to be treated as a draw?








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6 comments:

Q said...

I think Holding only resigned because Lloyd became head of the cricket committee.

straight point said...

it could be...it could be Q...

he would have said...here also he is mine captain...WTF!!

Viswanathan said...

Q,
That's a twist in the tale.

Viswanathan said...

Pan,
WTF!:)

KP said...

whats holdings problem? why is he supporting Umpire Hairs action?
I am happy its draw! Holding is nuts man!

Viswanathan said...

KP,

This decision will cause a lot of heart burns in the future.