Australian batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Usman-Khawaja-c2729’s controversial dismissal during the 3rd Ashes Test has resulted in Cricket Australia asking for an explanation from the ICC. The 26-year-old left-handed batsman was given out caught-behind by the on-field umpire,
but the decision review showed that he had not edged the delivery. However, the third umpire went ahead with the original call, despite there being obvious doubts.
“Cricket http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Alexander-Sutherland-c65430, CA’s chief executive. “In our view, the on-field decision and referred decision using DRS were both incorrect. CA remains a strong supporter
of DRS and believes it is important that cricket continues to improve and build confidence in the DRS,” he continued.
The Australians went up against the English in the 3rd Test of the Ashes series on August 1, 2013, after having lost the first two encounters. The tourists put up a much better show this time around, posting a total of 303 runs at stumps on Day
1. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chris-Rogers-c1249, Khawaja asked for a review, and despite inconclusive evidence, he was ruled out on an individual score of 1.
“I was up the other end. Even in real time I didn't think he hit it; I didn't think he was anywhere near it. It's a weird thing because it's people's careers on the line as well, so you want these decisions to be right,” said Chris Rogers.
Despite the setbacks, the visitors were able to put up a massive 303-run total at stumps on Day 1 thanks to skipper Michael Clarke’s resilient century, Chris Roger’s 84 and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SPD-Smith-c2555’s 70-run knock. Apart from Khawaja’s controversial dismissal, Roger’s
also went out unhappy as he was caught leg-before-wicket after having issues with movement in the pavilion.
The visitors will start Day 2 with 303 runs on the board and skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 accompanied by Steven Smith. If they build on their first day’s total, they can come back in the series, which is currently being led by the English 2-0.
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