I think if the third umpire with all the tools at his disposal couldn’t figure out if it hit the bat, the umpire operates with far less information and his on field call is irrelevant in my view. Not out seems okay to me. But I do think it hit the pad first.
England in India 2021
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It would certainly be easier to bowl swing in English conditions than today with the same pitch/ball.
What’s the rule on that now, does it have to overturn the soft signal, or is it benefit of the doubt to the batsman still?
Has to overturn the soft signal I think. Was there really enough there to do that in this case?
That's probably the match
That makes sense to me, but I'm not sure its what the procedure currently is.
As long as the third umpire makes consistent decisions I'm not really sure it matters which way they go though.
Not seen Ben Stokes bat this poorly ever. I haven’t seen many of his sub continental innings. Lacks confidence - not something you’d say about him when batting.
I'm really conflicted on what to make of these pitches.
I'm sitting on the fence for now.
I'm sitting on the fence for now.
Anyway, who cares. I grew up on English and county cricket so I thoroughly enjoy watching the ball swinging all over the place.
This is great stuff.
This pitch is horrendous. Not fun to watch at all. 24 wickets in four and half sessions. feck off.
It's hard to defend this one isnt it.
Pope is hilarious on this wicket.
All over the place.
All over the place.
Pope is absolutely atrocious against spin. You might as well send Anderson out.
No idea why Stokes was so convinced not to review that. Thought there was a pretty good chance it was umpires call at least on leg stump.
At least we have an extra review to use for Anderson or Broad now.
At least we have an extra review to use for Anderson or Broad now.
He is absolutely petrified
First test poor, second test ok(but should’ve been better), third test poor is how I’d rate it.
Question for the Indian fans amongst us. Are these pitches at the request of BCCI or are there some preparation gremlins at work here? I imagine they want turning dusty pitches of course but these are clearly to the extreme.
I've seen less eventful highlights packages than this.
Well that's India winning.
100 on this pitch is going to be hard to chase
This is a shocking test
Axar well bowled. What a debut series he is having!
100 is defendable on this
I don't see how anyone can criticise the batting, every second ball is unplayable here
Mate we won't have 50
Let us not forget India did get out for 36. This match is far from over.
It's getting worse every delivery isn't it. This pitch has turned in to unplayable over night. Pretty comical now, suits the series nicely.
Said this, half joking yesterday:
Must do everything to ensure that the first match in Dear Leader's stadium isn't lost.
This pitch is fecking mental.
I much prefer pitches that favour the bowler but this is way too extreme
I much prefer pitches that favour the bowler but this is way too extreme
That shot of them hammering down the bowlers landing was ridiculous. You might as well go and play down the local park.
The commentators appear to be operating in a different universe.
Barely a mention of the pitch?
Barely a mention of the pitch?
Hardly surprising. They are part of the tour experience.
Don't they get sacked for criticising anything to do with the Indian team ?
There's nothing to defend about this pitch. It's shit.
Beautiful stadium.. wow.. what a ground..
They know what's good for them.. deviate from the script and they dont leave Ahmedabad..
Get the lead to 75 and England wins the test
Im just chuckling watching this now
Beautiful stadium with 110000 capacity with shots from the top of the stadium..
Now repeat that 10000 times. Indian commentators magic.
Shit pitch but enjoyed that dismissal.