England v Australia, 1st Test TRENT BRIDGE commences 10/7/13

[The Sleeping Giant]

This makes for interesting reading. Wonder how Swann felt about Broad in the last test?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-2116812/Graeme-Swann-blast-Sri-Lankan-cheat.html

[RustyCage]

That is quite funny but just for interests sake I decided I would have a read of the thread from the game that basically ensured that DRS would be implemented. Aus vs Ind in 2008

On day 1 Ricky ponting edged a catch was given not out and didn't walk, Andrew symonds smashed one given not and didn't walk.

Were either of these 2 branded cheats by The entire Australian community - of course not they were applauded and the Indians were made to appear the bad guys for not being impressed with the umpires

Waaa. This is the Ashes, let us be indignant FFS

with the shafting we always get from the umps over there I wouldn't be bothered what we did to stay at the crease

[RustyCage]

[Jim05]

Patto in doubt now

[test]

Patto in doubt now

What's he done??

[Jim05]

Patto in doubt now

What's he done??

Some illness, didnt train
Hope its only a 24hr bug or something minor

[whufc]

You are getting slightly obsessed I think. When he gets a 100, get back to me.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Too bad he got one when it doesn't matter. Most of Australia stopped watching.

[whufc]

Too bad he got one when it doesn't matter. Most of Australia stopped watching.

Oh so your 'get back to me when he hits a hundred' had t&c's attached to it as well then, sorry i didnt read the fine print my mistake.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Goes without saying doesn't it.

Nice to see Watson get one when it means nothing also. Warner might get one in the 2nd dig for the hat trick.

[am Bays]

Broad is a straight out cheat. When you hit the ball to the slips you just turn around and start walking

Bullshit, I don't like Broad but I'm not going to criticise him for not walking.

This^

Was funny watching this last night on the Front Bar.

You never walk.

[am Bays]

Very hard for Australian supporters to take the higher ground with the walking issue after so publicly denouncing through multiple captains for many years. Poor umpiring indeed but to call Broad a cheat when Australian players have done similar is a bit rich. If Clarke hadn't wasted a referral on a fully going down leg side, wouldn't have to worry about it.

And that's why I consider Adam Gilchrist the greatest cricketer to have played in the past 2 decades

You never walk. As Bill Woodfull said after he "hit one hard" and got caught behind in the 30s. "George why didn't you give that out? I was ready to walk the you said not out and I didn't want to offend you" or words to that effect. Source "The game is not the same" by A McGuillvray.

The only time you walk is when your car breaks down.

*In my best The 12th Man Richie Benaud voice*

Yup, I couldn't agree with me more there!

[whufc]

Yeah 100% agree.

In any grade of cricket you have to go by the rule............neutral umpires would never ever ever walk. Teammates umpiring then yeah I'll walk if i edge one or the fielder says he caught it.

[Tony Clifton]

Have no problem with Broad not walking.

However he needs to own it. Can't later criticise Alex Carey for not upholding the Spirit of Cricket.