Agreed, I can't remember hearing that Clark had done anything wrong, and its just what we need in the team, someone who is able to hit a spot and make the batter nervous. Flintoff filled a similar purpose, but at a faster pace of course.
My biggest gripe would be the umpires performance. Not saying it was bias, but I firmly believe that if the technology is available, then it should be used.
EG.1 The catch at 1st slip that Mike Hussey didn't hit
EG.2 The catch that Andrew Strauss took, which hit the ground first.
These missed opportunities to use the technology available COULD (not saying would) have helped us over the line for a win.
And its not enough to ask whether the ball carried or whether it hit in line. If the umpire is not CERTAIN that what he saw in real time was correct, then the whole case (whether it hit line line, whether the ball carried, whether the ball pitched outside leg stump etc...) and make a decision. Only when the 3rd umpire is CERTAIN, can the batter be given out. Obviously not needed when the ball is straight through the pegs, but I think that unless the standing umpire is 110% sure, then they should refer it.
Just my 2 cents.
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