Index
- Umpires Home
- 2.1 Appointment and attendance
- 2.2 Change of umpire
- 2.3 Consultation with captains
- 2.4 Wickets, creases and boundaries
- 2.5 Conduct of game, implements ....
- 2.6 Fair & unfair play
- 2.7 Fitness for play
- 2.8 Suspension of play ...
- 2.9 Position of umpires
- 2.10 Umpires changing ends
- 2.11 Disagreement and dispute
- 2.12 Umpire's decision
- 2.13 Signals
- 2.14 Informing the umpires
- 2.15 Correctness of scores
2.11 DISAGREEMENT AND
DISPUTE
The umpires should consult with each other whenever necessary
The word 'necessary' specifically prohibits an umpire from merely seeking a second opinion on an incident
An umpire must make his own judgements and decisions and be seen to doing so
He must, however, base such judgements and decisions on the fullest evidence available
If, for instance, circumstances prevent him from observing all the facts necessary for making a decision, he must not hesitate to consult if he believes that his colleague may be able to supply missing information
The umpires should consult with each other whenever necessary
The word 'necessary' specifically prohibits an umpire from merely seeking a second opinion on an incident
An umpire must make his own judgements and decisions and be seen to doing so
He must, however, base such judgements and decisions on the fullest evidence available
If, for instance, circumstances prevent him from observing all the facts necessary for making a decision, he must not hesitate to consult if he believes that his colleague may be able to supply missing information