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Is this Obstruction??
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Rick O Shea
Striker
Terrible decision.
That’s what I thought too.
Reedie8610
Midfield
That’s stupid he never once looked at the fielder
Me too, I'm still raging about it a year later
Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan
Striker
Penalty to Man Utd is the correct decision.
CollingwoodFTM
Striker
I hope this was a behind closed doors ODI, otherwise cricket is knackered.
A fine and points deduction for Durham CCC is the only fair outcome of this situation.
I have to say that had I been given out in those circumstances I would not have been as accepting as the Sri Lankan batsman.
There would definitely have been some loud and profusive statements regarding the oppositions manipulation of the rules and questions regarding the legitimacy of the birthright of some of their players.
There would definitely have been some loud and profusive statements regarding the oppositions manipulation of the rules and questions regarding the legitimacy of the birthright of some of their players.
seaham ftm
Winger
That’s a really tough call tbh. There’s strong arguments for either. Can’t believe they appealed then celebrated mind 
Voice of fair play
Striker
Not sure how you can say that tbh, watching the replay he cleared trod on the ball when he was walking backwards and did not see it.That’s a really tough call tbh. There’s strong arguments for either. Can’t believe they appealed then celebrated mind
Surely to be given out and the whole reason for the rule, is when a batsman does something to obstruct on purpose.?
Imo they is no way he did that, personally don’t think it tough call at all after replays just bad call!
seaham ftm
Winger
Hmm I think he knows it’s right next to him as he sends the non striker back. He doesn’t intentionally kick it but has obstructed the fielder from getting it. All opinions which makes it so hard to call. Think we all agree the Windies should be embarrassed appealing for it though.
Voice of fair play
Striker
It has to be intentional though surely!
If you saying he hasn’t done it intentionally then it should not be given out?
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seaham ftm
Winger
Hasn’t kicked it intentionally. I think he may of blocked the fielder from getting it intentionally.
Rick O Shea
Striker
Agreed. I would also take into account that he's walking backwards and is almost in his ground. Even if he hadn't kicked the ball I think he would have been safe before Pollard got to the ball.
Eggman
Striker
I don't think the bowler was close enough to be obstructed when he accidentally trod on the ball.
The third umpire was so numb that he referred to the big screen to show the decision, when there didn't appear to be one (or at least not for this decision)
