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[E-Unit]

If i edge it, i will walk straight away once its been caught and not look at the umpires decision, more of an instinct and a dissapointment then anything really, i just do it. But it does annoy me when you get the dodgy decision, but hey, thats cricket.

[dan_griffin11]

i always stay, leave the job to the umps, as a keeper you know their are circumstances that a bat hasn't been given, if they don't walk, why should i ?

[dekaz]

i simply play by the rules, i go if im given but stay if im not. if the umpy asks if i knicked it though i tell the truth.
ill never forget the 2003 world cup when gilly walked and caused a mini-collapse.
all us non-walkers are doing are using the rules to our advantage.

[Arthur]

Whilst I usually do walk, I do see how not doing so is accepted, as they probably get plenty of decisions that don't go in their favour and balance it out. As a bowler there is little or nothing worse than an umpire not giving an edge and the batsman staying put.

[Coach]

No i never walk unless its blatently obvious im out but yeah agree with what someone said above the umpires are there to do their job!

Chrissy you are the ones i class as cheats, people who only walk if they know they will get given but if they think they can get away with it stand! Cheats!

[Coach]

My stance on it is - i dont walk ive been given out a few shockers so luck goes both ways make the most of it but i do this regarless of how obvious the edge is, its a different matter when it comes to keeping however if i catch the ball clean you just know but if i know it hasnt carried i dont claim the catch nut if im genuinly unsure which i have been in the past very rare but it happens you say 'im going to appeal but i dont know for sure' - its then up to the umpire only happend twice and one went either way and both times the umpires said i did the right thing. Thats just my view. And when it comes to other people nicking it and not walking obviously as the keeper you give them chat about it ! it would be silly not to how often people nick off soon after you question their morals is uncany its part of the game!

[skippy]

No need to call anyone cheats GMhol if he doesnt walk then thats fine

[Coach]

No i dont mind people who dont waslk consistantly but the ones who only dont when they think they can get away with it i consider that to be wrong!

[Howzat]

Why is that wrong? The umpire makes the decision not us. Why would there be an umpire if we walk when we get out!?

[Coach]

NO its just the inconsistancey and disshonesty claiming to be a walker and then when you think you might get away with it staying i just feel is wrong only my opinion but i feel strongly that its wrong

[art]

Firstly there are many times a keeper has no idea on what has actually happened and appeals anyway. So who is the real cheat here?

Given some of the howlers that umpires have given out in the recent two series in Australia who know anything anymore in any case.

The only comment I will make to those who walk all thje times, some times or not at all is to accpet the umpire's decision at all times with good grace.

[Sambo]

Chrissy you are the ones i class as cheats, people who only walk if they know they will get given but if they think they can get away with it stand! Cheats!

Thats what brian lara did.

[Coach]

Firstly there are many times a keeper has no idea on what has actually happened and appeals anyway. So who is the real cheat here?

Are you a keeper yourself? I have to say i know when i have caught  it clean or not bar those two occasions and have explained my actions in this issue. For me you can feel if you know its low and the ball jams your fingers ou have caught it if the ball hits the palms then you can tell from the angle it does so. Unlike Dhoni in England when the ball bounces 'up' into your palm you can feel it! 

[art]

Hmmm I was talking about the number of appeals many keepers make.

[Coach]

Yes i have to say a few keepers do cheat but so do a few batters and a few bowlers and a few fielders all im saying is the keeper CAN! tell.