Post by fatpunter on Aug 11, 2007 20:36:24 GMT
What is the point of umpires in Test Matches these days. There is so much technology available, ie Hawkeye, snickometer, hotspot etc etc, that you really only need a hatstand to take the bowler's sweater.
The authorities should either use the technology available or ban it altogether. At the moment, other than run outs, stumpings and grounding of catches, the technology is only a tool for the commentators to point out that the umpire is "correct" or "has made mistake".
I think that technology should be either totally used and put a committee of three umpires in a TV replay room, or just drop it and let the guys on the field do their jobs, warts and all.
The authorities should either use the technology available or ban it altogether. At the moment, other than run outs, stumpings and grounding of catches, the technology is only a tool for the commentators to point out that the umpire is "correct" or "has made mistake".
I think that technology should be either totally used and put a committee of three umpires in a TV replay room, or just drop it and let the guys on the field do their jobs, warts and all.