The recently concluded Natwest Series ended in a farce with England running away with the match by 7 wickets. India managed a paltry 187 with Dhoni getting a crucial 50. England got off to a poor start with both openers sent back to the pavillion for zero. Captain Collingwood (64*) and man of the match, Kevin Pieterson (71*)steadied the ship and took England to victory.
The main talking point about this whole series was the umpiring. After six brilliant one day games that were keenly contested and built up for a huge final, ended on a damp note. This was thanks to umpire Aleem Dar who had two crucial wrong decisions, giving Dravid and Tendulkar out caught behind. Tendulkar had been in scintilating form the whole series and looked good for yet another big score, before being shockingly given out. From 50/1 India slumped to 70/4, game practically over.
It was'nt the first time Tendulkar had been wrongly given out this whole series including the test matches. An LBW, off Collingwood in a test, the caught behind on 99 at Bristol and the final at Lords were just a few of the harsh decisions he faced. Remarkable of him to still keep his cool and carry on playing. Many players would have just got fed up after so muh injustice.
They have the third umpire for run outs and stumpings. I feel they should have it for all other dismissals as well. All the umpire has to do is ask for the third umpire when in doubt. It will make the game a lot more fairer. I don't blame umpires in most cases because it is not an easy job giving these close calls, but there is a limit to human error and when technology is available, then why not use it.
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