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Hair restored
By Will 4 months ago Leave a comment on this post
Darrell Hair has been welcomed back into the 36DD bosom of the ICC following his “six month rehabilitation” which, among other things, involved him standing in a few ICC Intercontinental matches. Interesting development, not least because there’s no way on earth the Pakistan Cricket Board would ever have sanctioned his return to the fold following The Oval Test debacle. For what it’s worth, he’s one of the better umpires on the Elite panel, so I’m pleased he’s back. Besides - we haven’t had an opportunity for hairy puns for quite some time.
Are you pleased to see Hair restored to the fold?
Tags: darrell-hair, ICC, umpires |
5 Responses to “Hair restored”
March 19th, 2008 at 9.04 am
March 19th, 2008 at 10.44 am
What about Steve Bucknor having a dose of rehab, now? In fact, all umpires disposed of by the subcontinental teams should have a stint. Some of them could come out of “retirement”
March 19th, 2008 at 12.12 pm
Will this be another case of Hair today…….gone tomorrow ? 
March 21st, 2008 at 4.51 am
@ Steve:
HAve you watched the match in Sidney? Infact have you watched any matches featuring Steve Bucknor in recent times? He has just lost it. How do you expect a 60+ yr old to have the sharpness os eyes and mind required to officiate as an umpire?
Hair was not banned for the above reasons. In terms of sheer umpiring skills he was right at the top when he was taken off. And the controversies hopefully will make him cautious and more prudent in future. So he might well be around for a while
March 21st, 2008 at 6.38 am
Arjuna wants him tested.
I’m assuming he means his urine…
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