Skip to main contentAccess keys helpA-Z index

[an error occurred while processing this directive]
| Help
---------------
CHOOSE A SPORT
RELATED BBC SITES
Last Updated: Saturday, 12 April, 2003, 11:54 GMT 12:54 UK
David Shepherd's Umpire Guide

YOU'RE OUT
David Shepherd explains when a batsman has to go

You're out!

Obviously you take the time to think about this decision, though I myself tend to give batsmen out fairly quickly.

Other umpires might take a little longer, but the raising of the dreaded index finger means the batsman has to leave the crease.

There are many ways to get out in cricket, but there's only one signal and as soon as that finger goes up, the batsman's got to go.

If there is any sign of dissent, the referee would come in to play and dish out punishment if he sees fit. He hates dissent or anything like that and rightly so.

Players don't only have a responsibility to the team they are playing for; they have a tremendous responsibility to everyone who is watching the game.

They must make sure this game is played properly and will last for future generations.




E-mail services | Sport on mobiles/PDAs

MMIX

Back to top

Sport Homepage | Football | Cricket | Rugby Union | Rugby League | Tennis | Golf | Motorsport | Boxing | Athletics | Snooker | Horse Racing | Cycling | Disability sport | Olympics 2012 | Sport Relief | Other sport...

BBC Sport Academy >> | BBC News >> | BBC Weather >>
About the BBC | News sources | Privacy & Cookies Policy | Contact us
bannerwatch listenbbc sport