Lloyd calls for end of neutral umpires
Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 7:00 am
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Clive Lloyd wants to see an end to neutral umpires in Test cricket, arguing that the best officials should be able to stand in matches involving their own national team.
“Why shouldn’t an English umpire, or an Australian umpire, be allowed to umpire at home?” queried Lloyd.
“Why are you telling me that I am elite? If I am an elite soldier I will be sent to the front. If I am an elite businessman I am going to be upstairs doing deals.
"Cricket is no different. If we are going to say these are the best people then I can’t see why they can’t stand in a home Test.
“We have to trust the system and trust the people. I trust all umpires. I don’t think there are any who go out there to cheat.
Clive Lloyd wants to see an end to neutral umpires in Test cricket, arguing that the best officials should be able to stand in matches involving their own national team.
“Why shouldn’t an English umpire, or an Australian umpire, be allowed to umpire at home?” queried Lloyd.
“Why are you telling me that I am elite? If I am an elite soldier I will be sent to the front. If I am an elite businessman I am going to be upstairs doing deals.
"Cricket is no different. If we are going to say these are the best people then I can’t see why they can’t stand in a home Test.
“We have to trust the system and trust the people. I trust all umpires. I don’t think there are any who go out there to cheat.
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