If evidence is inconclusive in the decision review system then the original decision should stand, which in this instance was correctly given out by Aleem Dar.
It would be interesting to hear exactly what was said between the third umpire and Aleem Dar.
Coincidentally there is no mention of 'benefit of doubt' in the laws of the game. At least there wasn't the last time I read them.

Anyhow looking forward to more England runs later tonight and the glorious sight of a field full of double teapots.

Never said anything about 'benefit of doubt' being written in the rule book.....but said benefit was either given as is custom and practice or the third official actually gave a decision....as I stated earlier, I went to bed prior to the event and have not seen it.

You seen the football score?....the TOON thumped or should I have said 'hammered' West Ham 5-0 tonight.

Not your day is it :O:

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Off downstairs now to have a curry and get settled on the settee for a bloody good nights entertainment :DL

Speak soon mate :sunny:

Looks like Cook sides with Hughes on this one, despite Botham and Buna's vitriol: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/...105-19gbr.html

Less said about the Hammers this year, the better. I predict them sinking to the second tier once again only to rise again in 2012 and then go back down a year or so after that. Just like the last 15 years or so. IIRC the maggies were in a similar spot not so long ago.

Enjoy your success while you can. We did for 20 odd years.:DL

Look at it this way though, they've yet to experience a true Ashes victory, ie a 5 nil whitewash (not a pissy 2 or 3 nil series win like in the 1800s). We've done it twice.

Sorry jimbuna, no other words of wisdom from me this time - I haven't watched this test; my wife had a stroke on Tuesday so I have a few more important things on my mind right now.

Sorry to hear that Jaeson, it's not an easy thing to deal with.

England are now cruising to a series victory, and doing it in style with a massive score of 644, and Australia struggling on 213/7.

(p.s sorry to hear about your wife JS, hope everything goes well)

I think this is the spanking we've had coming for the past 3 years or so. After so long at the top it had to come eventually. I just hope we can find a way to fix the team and rebuild in time for the next Ashes series.:arrgh!:

Still got the 20/20 and one day series yet, so if you would be as kind to lose those as well, then we'll be even happier:D

I'm off to watch the 2 Feb ODI, so I hope we don't give you the pleasure.

Oh heck!....sorry to hear of it Jaesen, my mum experienced one on November just gone but she's 84 and I suppose you half expect it at that age.

Allow me to wish her a speedy recovery, it is possible if the stroke wasn't too severe.

Keep strong....I will be thinking of her, you and your family.

Oh dear oh dear oh dear...another disasterous day at the SCG.

Looks like there'll be no Aussie supporters there for the last day (AGAIN) so the Barmy Army will rule the roost (AGAIN) :DL

I went to bed at lunch so missed most of the fun if I'm to be honest :doh:

That article above certainly looks a little more 'measured' but in fairness there has been a bit of time for people to stop and consider what their viewpoints are and Botham, Warne et al were commenting live as it happened.

Hopefully things will be wrapped up before lunch and I'll get to see it all tonight (early appointment at the dentist tomorrow) :-?

Yeah, your team (Hammers) do seem to be struggling a bit this season, suprising when you consider it is under new ownership but I too believe they'll sharp bounce back into the Premiership should they get relegated.

Enjoy your ODI mate I wish I could be there to watch it with you. My cousin and his family from Brisbane are still over here and in my usual drunken wisdom at a get together the other night, started making plans to visit them, after making reference to you thay said "that is two offers so you have to make the effort".....sadly, I sobered up in the morning and realised those sort of plans aren't that simple to commit to :DL

I'll be off now....to enjoy our latest success :smug:

Well hurry up and get drunk again and hop on a plane over here youpommy basum!:D Would be good to get to a game with you should the opportunity ever crop up.

I going with four mates and will be sitting no far from the Barmy Army so no doubt if current form is anything to go by we'll be copping a bit of stick all night.

I doubt Australia will last beyond the 1st drinks brake so you'll have an early night over there.:yawn::zzz:

Thanks, it wasn't severe. More like a mini-stroke, fortunately (if one can be fortunate about such things). She's already back to Facebooking.

Not quite up to Roast Pork dinners yet, but we'll get there...

Allow a Yank who knows nothing of the topic at hand to instead interrupt only for a moment to offer my best hopes and wishes for your wife, JScones, and for you and your family as well - may her return to health be total, complete, and rapid.

Congratulations England. The Ashes are over and Australia needs to take a long hard look at where to next for our cricket team. The better team won. Lets hope we can recover some pride on the short form of the game.