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May 3, 1978…the test match between West Indies and Australia was called off after spectators rioted at Sabina Park…
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debut: 1/4/03
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In reply to FanAttick
Packer series in full swing- Scorecard
Wed, 03 May - day 5 - West Indies 2nd innings 258/9 (96.4 ov) - end of match
Packer series in full swing- Scorecard
Wed, 03 May - day 5 - West Indies 2nd innings 258/9 (96.4 ov) - end of match
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debut: 1/4/03
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Rumble in Jamaica
Next, Vanburn Holder was legitimately dismissed, caught behind off the glove. He showed no dissent, but on his way back he took his gloves off, and out of disgust at himself for getting out, hit them against his hip.
That did it. The crowd thought it was a bad decision. Suddenly, as we were celebrating the wicket, we found stones and all kinds of stuff - bottles, chairs even - being thrown across the ground at us. Some of it even reached us at the wicket, where we were grouped. We began to get a little worried. The dressing room was under the grandstands and there was no chance we could make it back safely.
That did it. The crowd thought it was a bad decision. Suddenly, as we were celebrating the wicket, we found stones and all kinds of stuff - bottles, chairs even - being thrown across the ground at us. Some of it even reached us at the wicket, where we were grouped. We began to get a little worried. The dressing room was under the grandstands and there was no chance we could make it back safely.
Finally, after about 40 minutes the riot police arrived and escorted us back. Relieved to be in safer confines, we had just started to laugh about the incident when we heard gunfire and hit the deck. Apparently people were setting the stands on fire and the cops were firing blanks in the air, and then teargas to disperse the crowds. A little later real bullets were fired as well. We needed an armed escort to get back to the hotel
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debut: 12/26/07
34,566 runs
With that kind of history, no wonder Sabina Park is not a preferred venue.
debut: 9/15/07
531 runs
In reply to natty_forever Thought DRS came 30 years after that test match. Its ironic that 30 years reflects haste.
What was was most significant about that match from an umpiring standpoint , was that Douglas Sang Hue, WI's best umpire was stood down on the objection of the Australian captain.
In the Jamaica - Australia game Sang Hue called Yardley from square-leg.Purportedly Sang Hue had mentioned Yardley's action previously to Simpson.
Sang Hue represented the earlier version of neutral umpiring having worked in England and later Packers World Series Cricket.
What was was most significant about that match from an umpiring standpoint , was that Douglas Sang Hue, WI's best umpire was stood down on the objection of the Australian captain.
In the Jamaica - Australia game Sang Hue called Yardley from square-leg.Purportedly Sang Hue had mentioned Yardley's action previously to Simpson.
Sang Hue represented the earlier version of neutral umpiring having worked in England and later Packers World Series Cricket.
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debut: 9/15/07
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In reply to FanAttick
Sadly, what is not seen in today's WI is that degree of PASSION for the game.
Sadly, what is not seen in today's WI is that degree of PASSION for the game.
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