Sunday, January 6, 2008

Umpiring defeats India

Australia have won their 16th test in succession. But this test would be remembered for all bad reasons. Australia, right from the first day did not have even the slightest of a chance to win this test with 135 for 6 at a stage. India would have dictated terms in this match but for the umpiring blunders that have started after that. Symonds was given not out 3 times after which he scored 160 not out. But the same thing never happened to India. These people were given out to balls that were flying a kilo meter apart. In the crucial second innings were the Indians desperately forcing out a draw came 2 very bad decisions from the umpires. Both Dravid and Ganguly were not out but were given out. That changed the course of the match and eventually India lost with an over left for the stumps. Also Harbhajan was charged with racist abuse. Australians simply did not play the cricket in the right spirit and still defend their approach. What a shame.

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