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[northernboy1987]

I must be a soft touch. I walk if I've hit it, would never dream of claiming a catch that had bounced, can't see the need in sledging and think Mankading is totally out of order. But at the same time if the oppo don't walk etc. I don't whinge or complain, it's their decision if they want to play in those morally grey areas but I won't confront them over it. I always play to win but first and foremost I play because I enjoy it, don't need the aggro, it's only a game of cricket for us amateurs.
That being said, pros set an example to young uns and it doesn't sit well with me when things like this happen.

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I must be a soft touch. I walk if I've hit it, would never dream of claiming a catch that had bounced, can't see the need in sledging and think Mankading is totally out of order. But at the same time if the oppo don't walk etc. I don't whinge or complain, it's their decision if they want to play in those morally grey areas but I won't confront them over it. I always play to win but first and foremost I play because I enjoy it, don't need the aggro, it's only a game of cricket for us amateurs.
That being said, pros set an example to young uns and it doesn't sit well with me when things like this happen.

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Totally respect this. You are the first person here to be totally consistent about the "spirit" of the game.

[ProCricketer1982]

Totally respect this. You are the first person here to be totally consistent about the "spirit" of the game.

I've found my fault, mankading.. It's the only thing I think is acceptable out of all the 'gamesmanship'

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I've found my fault, mankading.. It's the only thing I think is acceptable out of all the 'gamesmanship'

huh? to be clear, I'm on your side

[ProCricketer1982]

huh? to be clear, I'm on your side

Sorry, I was just saying that I don't sledge, I walk, I don't appeal for lbw unless it's plumb (and I don't join in in the field as I can't see) and I don't speak to Oppos because, well, I have no interest in them.

Mankading was the one difference in all that, I was just saying it to show I doubt many at all play 'fair'.

99% want others to play fair but want to be dodgy themselves when it suits.. All to win

[tommo256]

If an umpire is there, it's his job to make the decision not my job to walk, he's paid to make decisions, I'm there for my enjoyment. And if the keeper or anyone fancies saying something, then so be it! I'll get over it!
Mankadding is wrong whatever way you look at it

[csnew]

The worst part was the west indies team celebrating and acting like prats. The legends must be embarrassed!

They should have the warning in the rules and get rid of these grey areas in cricket. Buttler got run out like that in a ODI a couple of years ago and I had no problems with it. He got warned and continued taking the piss by backing up way too far and stealing runs!

[ProCricketer1982]

If an umpire is there, it's his job to make the decision not my job to walk, he's paid to make decisions, I'm there for my enjoyment. And if the keeper or anyone fancies saying something, then so be it! I'll get over it!
Mankadding is wrong whatever way you look at it

Exactly this is why mankading is perfectly valid. If he wasn't stealing yards by leaving his crease he'd be not out.. He was out his ground so he's out.m

As or your enjoyment, that's the problem with the game. If we all do that the game will be poorer as you probably ruin other peoples games with abuse, appealing and not walking. Personally if I know I was out then it doesn't feel like I deserve it, some as you show don't care and winning st all costs matters most

[ProCricketer1982]

The worst part was the west indies team celebrating and acting like prats. The legends must be embarrassed!

They should have the warning in the rules and get rid of these grey areas in cricket. Buttler got run out like that in a ODI a couple of years ago and I had no problems with it. He got warned and continued taking the piss by backing up way too far and stealing runs!

Why do they deserve a warning ?? Do I get a warning that the non walkers won't walk?

[thecord]

I'm just depressed that this topic has reached 7 pages, sad times 

[smilley792]

I'm just depressed that this topic has reached 7 pages, sad times 

It's only 7pages as procricket19823344444 has replied to everyone personally that dares to disagree with him.

[WalkingWicket37]

I'm just depressed that this topic has reached 7 pages, sad times 

I don't have a problem with a discussion racing to 7 pages if it's constructive, but the fact this has been almost exclusively "I'm right because my opinion is more valid than yours" is the depressing bit...

[tommo256]

Why should I walk when an umpire is paid to make a decision, if I nicked it to second slip then I would walk, but if there was half a doubt in my mind then I'm gonna stand my ground! I don't have someone come and do my job as a hobby, when me as the paid person isn't helping by not making decisions! That's the role of an umpire
Winning does matter, winning is why we play sport to show that competitive edge that we all have. I don't turn up to play sport and think you know what I think it would be good to lose today!

[Number4]

Just for those who haven't seen the video, which I noticed some people hadn't I posted the video link on page 1

[ScottParko]

Those who are agreeing with the act would no doubt be the first to cause havoc if it happened to them or a teammate.

I still say if there was an extra frame in between the two frames shown in replay he might've still been in. The first frame the bails were on, the frame after the bat was on the line and the bails were quite well dislodged if that makes sense. A frame in between would've showed him in anyway I reckon, that's how close he was, stealing that gnat's eyelash for a run.