The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #94001   Message #1815568
Posted By: John O'L
21-Aug-06 - 07:58 PM
Thread Name: BS: Pakistan forfeit test match
Subject: RE: BS: Pakistan forfeit test match
No Easy Answers:

"The bare facts are this; a Test match has been forfeited for the first time in the history of international cricket and Pakistan once again stands accused of ball tampering. It is tempting, as the feedback from our readers reveals, to accuse the umpires of bias, but by doing so, we run the risk of judging both by their past history. If we are to do that then we must also acknowledge that, historically, Pakistani bowlers have also been previously found guilty of ball tampering. To do either is wrong and the decision must be assessed in isolation."