Review
and Revision of Cricket Rules and Regulations
Even
though, I remained neutral throughout the Cricket World Cup, I made a
very big mistake in my assumptions.
That
is because, I failed to recognize, how the “Super Over” will make
Cricket Cup Final a mockery filled with errors of judgment.
No
fault of players at all but Sri-Lankan umpires and referee were at
fault.
Unfortunately,
South African umpire did not rectify it.
My
assumption was umpires would make mistakes but in a 50 over game a
team or captain can make amends.
I
agree fully with Simon Taufel, the Australian umpire that the
Sri-Lankan umpires and referees made gross misjudgment and wrong
interpretation of the regulations.
Awarding
six for five was wrong.
The
fact, they did not check whether the batman had crossed was not
a human error.
They
had videos to view and ample time to make decisions.
My
belief is that, they penalized New Zealand and favoured England to
make sure that their umpire posts and referee posts are secured and
extended for life.
These
(umpire and referee appointments) decisions are made in UK and not in
New Zealand, so they connived.
It
is time for current referee to resign and ICC to make rolling
appointments, instead of fixed appointments, especially if there is a
case of error in judgment or negligence (not a human error).
Super
Six is a Big Joke and a strain on already tired players.
It
is not like penalties in football (instead a half a day play to 90
minutes in football).
When
tied the Cup Should be shared to bring Glory to Cricket, its players
and spectators.
Sharing
should not be alien to any sport.
Only
politicians and power hungry leaders do not want to share.
That
is the trademark of politics.
Umpires and referees should not be
political (to save the job for life).
