Generation woes: Ben Stokes’ overstepping exposes Ashes downside
There was once one obtrusive mis-step from Ben Stokes which value England a wicket on the second one morning of the Ashes, giving Australian opener David Warner a reprieve when he was once on 17.
It quickly emerged that Stokes, bowling his first over in a check fit since March, had additionally overstepped the crease on his earlier 3 deliveries and now not been referred to as for a no-ball by way of the umpires.
Later nonetheless, Australia’s Ashes broadcaster Channel 7 published Stokes had overstepped the entrance crease 14 instances in Thursdays’ opening consultation and had handiest been referred to as two times for a no-ball.
The neglected alternative on Warner was once an issue for Stokes and England. The amended choice: no ball. Warner were given to play on. One run was once added to the overall _ within the sundries column _ and an additional supply needed to be bowled within the over.
what the hell did simply occur? Stokes blank bowled Warner however on a no ball. fantastic. as of late’s 1st no ball and that too on a wicket taking supply.? @CricketAus @englandcricket #TheAshes pic.twitter.com/m70mKgoWvM
— ansh sharma (@anshVK183) December 9, 2021
However it uncovered a larger downside for the fit officers.
Cricket Australia stated a generation downside on the Gabba supposed that the 3rd umpire, Paul Wilson, couldn’t assessment TV replays of each and every supply to test if bowlers have been over-stepping the crease, leaving it to the on-field umpires to make the calls.
Ex-Australia check captain Ricky Ponting described it as “pathetic officiating” all over the fit observation.
Simplest wicket-taking deliveries are being checked for no ball by way of TV umpire this fit. All different deliveries are accountability of on-field umpire. #ashes #Stokes #Warner https://t.co/6BfRaKT26y
— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) December 9, 2021
The World Cricket Council is chargeable for the implementation of that device that permits the TV authentic to test for no-balls.
Ahead of a metamorphosis within the laws final 12 months, it was once usual observe for on-field umpires to tell bowlers after they have been with reference to over-stepping and to sign a no-ball.
England captain Joe Root, talking to Fox Cricket all over a wreck in play, stated the lacking probability in opposition to Warner was once “irritating.”
“The truth we’re making a just right collection of probabilities is truly pleasant,” he stated. “We’ve were given to stick assured … stay trusting what we’re doing and believing we’ll get the rewards.”
England was once bowled out for 147 on day one of the most collection Wednesday, a tally the Australians handed with the lack of one wicket.
