C.A.....Sachin v/s Bucknor

Good day at C.A......
After the last week's disaster....we finally are back on track (hopefully...) and are keeping our fingers crossed....and hoping there arnt many roadblocks ahead.....

Shifting topics, to something I like to play, watch, think and talk about --> CRICKET

2nd test between India and Pakistan.......A crucial juncture in the test match....Sachin, after quite awhile, was playing fluently....the Sachin of old.........And then when he is all set for a big score, gets out to a real bad decision by a certain Mr. Bucknor...(incidentally his 100th test as umpire).........

Such incidents as always cause quite a controversy...especially in the country of the affected team........for instance the Pakistani press was not quite happy with the umpiring in the 1st test....likewise the Indian media, which always brings up the issue of the "role of the umpire" whenever such an incident takes place, but however remain quiet...when the "rub of the green" goes our way...for instance when, in the first test, Sachin was given not-out, even though he had clearly edged the ball. ..........

The suspect role of the media, notwithstanding, I feel the issue about the "role of the umpire" is quite an important and relevant one. How far does one equip the umpire with modern technology to assist him in decision making?How does one ensure, by doing so, the pace of the game does not slow down...and at the same time ensuring that there is fair play? Are the neutral umpires really fair?...fair does not just imply neutrality on the part of umpires it implies competence as well......

However, as everyone says, "U WIN SOME, U LOSE SOME"......yea right....... go tell that to Sachin...poor guy once again missed out on an opportunity to prove his critics wrong that he too can play well in the 2nd innings, under pressure....remember Mcgrath trapping him Lbw with a bouncer (another controversial decision)...........

Well all I hope is that "All's well that ends well"....May India go on to win the test and then the series....Amen.