third Test match between Australia and India At the Gabba, Brisbane was interrupted by persistent rain, affecting all four days of play so far. Weather reports predicting more rain on Day 5 are leaving the players, commentators and fans very disappointed. Delays in play caused by weather have drawn sharp criticism from former cricketers, particularly regarding the umpires’ approach to handling interruptions during rain.
Criticism is increasing over referee decisions
Kerry O’Keeffe He criticized the slow pace of the game, stressing the importance of referees being more active. He expressed his disappointment and said that the players should be ready and warmed up to avoid delays.
“We’ve been promoting pro-activity with referees for years, “snail speed”, Players should be out there warming up, ready to go. Disappointing everyone” former cricketer turned commentator.
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Isa Guha joins the chorus of criticism
Supporting O’Keeffe’s position is former England cricketer The cave Guha, who expressed disappointment with the judges’ handling of the situation, emphasized that the rain had stopped about 10 minutes ago and noted that it was caused by a single cloud that cleared quickly.
“The rain stopped about 10 minutes ago and you could see when it started, it would clear quickly, it was just a cloud,” Guha said while commenting on Fox Cricket.
The right-arm medium fast bowler also suggested that the umpires could ask the players to ‘jump out’ during short breaks as the game can move quickly. “I wonder if the refs in that situation can tell the players to ‘just stop’ because we can probably come right back.he added.
Calls for proactive action amid rain delays
The frustration expressed by former cricketers highlights an ongoing problem in cricket with the timing of decisions during weather breaks. Both O’Keeffe and Guhan’s comments highlight the need for referees to take a more proactive and efficient approach, particularly during rain-affected matches. As the final day approaches with rain expected, questions remain as to whether the umpires can take swifter action to reduce delays and give fans and players a chance to enjoy uninterrupted cricket.
