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[L21]

Yes, this subject has probably been done to death on this forum and I couldn't find a thread within the first 13 pages that I could contribute to.

So.....

The last two weeks have seen two strange occurrences of batsmen walking. Both weeks, it has been blowing an absolute hoolie in games.

Week 1, Batsmen goes big, clean nick, into the gloves and the batsmen walks. As the team joins together, it is apparent that only the W/K and 1st Slip heard the noise and no one else understood the appeal, non facing bat and umpire included.

Week 2, Batsmen tries to drive, there is a noise, into the gloves, W/K semi appeals but then no one else joins in, Batsmen has already started walking, No one really sure what has happened. At tea, batsmen said he clearly nicked it and didn't understand why there was no appeal for from Bowler, W/K or fielders.


On both these occasions, the umpire has stated he would not of given it out as he did not hear it.

Fantastic sportsmanship from both bats but it has been strange to occur twice in a week and also the fact both batsmen could have just hung around.

[Gurujames]

Good on them. I always walk and I can't stand those who don't. Too often 'cheating' spoils a good game. those who walk give their team a good reputation. Finally, if you gain a reputation as a walker you won't be triggered when a delivery clips your pads. Hopefully,

[shamelessshaun]

I have stopped walking after being given out numerous times hitting the ball into my pads and been adjudged LBW. The fielding side have commented on how much bat was involved as i'm trudging off. Sportsmanship goes both ways.

[TangoWhiskey]

I'm an instinctive walker. I don't even look at the umpire if I know I've hit it, my first reaction is always to just turn and walk off before I even have a chance of considering to stand my ground.

[WalkingWicket37]

If I know I've hit it then I walk. Usually after throwing my head back and making it obvious I've hit it 
If I'm not sure (e.g there was a bit of floor/pad on bat involved) I'll let the umpire decide.

I've found the best way to avoid dodgy decisions is to either get bowled or caught at cow corner, nothing to moan about and only yourself to blame that way 

[Northern monkey]

Was told a long time ago that it's the umpires job to give decisions

I have walked when it's been blatant to me, but wouldn't if not

Our captain called a lad back on Saturday from being given lbw, as the keeper said he'd hit it.
The guy was out soon after but, we found that the umpire who had made the decision would now not give anything

Lesson learnt

[trypewriter]

This walking debate makes me laugh a bit. Not walking is part of cricket and should be got over. Don Bradman never ever walked, yet Aussies moan about players that don't.
Some walk, some don't, some do it on occasion. 

[skip1973]

What Aussies moan about it? Broad cops some stick but that's only because he is a massive tosspot. Most Aussies don't care because we weren't taught too growing up.

[FattusCattus]

When did you all grow up - I must have missed it

[richthekeeper]

I walk, and I tell the kids at the club that they should walk too.

[skip1973]

When did you all grow up - I must have missed it

Australia 1970's  We were beaten for less than walking!

[Seniorplayer]

I used to walk but stopped doing so as last season the oppositions Aussie wicketkeeper said to me the umpire  had given me out LBW so without looking for the umpires finger I walked off at the end of the match I told the umpire i had hit the ball he replied I know i couldn't understand why you walked.

[wcc]

I'm an instinctive walker. I don't even look at the umpire if I know I've hit it, my first reaction is always to just turn and walk off before I even have a chance of considering to stand my ground.

Exactly the same as me.

[farnham_quins_2]

We had the opposite on Sunday. Wide ball outside 5th stump, batsman swings, edges, big noise, keeper takes it. Everyone celebrates, batsman stands there. Umpire unmoved...we could all hear it and see it.

If it's an obvious nick you should walk in my opinion. If any doubt then leave it to the umpire. But considering the level of most umpires you should be honest.

[Abighugeappl]

I don't walk. I even try and sway the umpire's into not giving it, i.e. tapping my bat if its hit my pad and the fielders are appealing. Don't very often edge it, but there was one occasion where I might have edged it, I didn't walk and the umpire didn't give me.
At the end of the day, it's not my decision to give myself out, however unsportsmanlike that may be.