Has Woolmer conned the PCB?

[Zainub]

Of coarse, you had to Seamer And you did try but it didn't work out, at least for me, these stats have convinced me even further that neutral umpires are the way to go forward.

[Shaka]

I don't think anybody has even tried to make the case that the umpiring was a decisive factor in the test matches at least. Woolmer would have to be an absolute nugget not to make a comment of any sorts though, some of the decisions like the non-lbw decision against Gilchrist were simply laughable. It's an issue which needed to be raised, as for Woolmer's record in charge, considering the weaked bowling line up and pretty inexperienced batting, most Pakistan fans are quite happy about the progress being made. The feeling in general is that Pakistan will be going to India in a battle-hardened and fairly optimistic state of mind. True there will still be some bitching and whining elements but that comes with the territory. I look forward to both the tour to India and the following one in the West Indies.

[Zainub]

Originally Posted by Seamer

Woolmers comments of the 29-5 decisions have been neither proved or disproved so we can only agree or disagree with him. By even saying this, he is in effect saying that the umpires have made 34 incorrect decisions in his opinion, and has thus questioned the umpires ability and brought the game into disrepute. If a player said the same thing, he would be either fined or suspended by the ICC. Perhaps coaches should be brought under the same regulations as players as far as the players code of conduct is concerned? If Woolmer was, he would be fined or suspended for sure.

Originally Posted by Me!

I think you're right about the fact that had he been a player he would have been fined. I don't think coaches come under the ICC's code of conduct. Perhaps he did after all cricise the umpires, but if he's not bound by rules, as I presume he is, then he might as well make them public.

Seamer,

You were right, and I wasn't, Bob Woolmer is also bound to act according to the ICC code of conduct, he is also counted as an official. He may now face bans or fine as decided by the ICC.

Originally Posted by AFP

LONDON, Feb 11: Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer could be fined or banned after the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday the South African was being reported for comments made about the umpires during his team's series against Australia. ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed reported Woolmer under Level 2.4 of the code of conduct which deals with "public criticism of, or inappropriate comment on a match related incident or match official" for comments detailed in several Australian newspapers on Feb 8. The hearing will be dealt with by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the matter falls outside of the period of the series in question. All Level 2 breaches carry a minimum penalty of 50 per cent of the player or official's match fee and a maximum penalty of their full match fee and/or a one Test match or two One-Day International match ban.