If we analyze the Sydney test from close angles, we have enough reasons to believe that match umpires Steve Bucknor and Mark Benson colluded with the Australians to help them win the match. Here are a few points that strengthen such belief:
1) On the Day 1 of the Sydney test, India were on the kill. Australia were losing quick wickets. Ponting edged the ball to Dhoni. But umpires said otherwise. They ruled him out on 55. But it was too late. Ponting built the innings along with Hussey.
2) Australia were tottering at 134/6. Symonds was struggling to get his feat. He edged to Dhoni off Ishant Sharma. Everyone saw the nick. Indians were celebrating. But Bucknor smiled and ruled Symonds not out. Symonds was batting on 29.
3) Symonds was stumped by Dhoni. Umpires referred to the third umpire. TV replays showed Symonds' feet outside the crease. Shocking! Third umpire ruled him not out.
4) Symonds edged again to Dhoni. But umpires did not bother. Not out! Verdict pronounced. Indians were shocked. Who will take Symonds' wicket? No one. He remained unbeaten on 162 and helped Australia score 463.
5) The drama continued on the fourth day. Michael Clarke gave a clean catch to Dravid off Anil Kumble. But to the surprise of everyone, he stood there. He looked at the umpire. Eye contact appealed for mercy. Indians were shocked. They appealed again vociferously. Umpires did not have any option but to rule Clarke out.
6) Mike Hussey was given a reprieve by the umpires on 45. He later went on to score an unbeaten 145.
7) The drama continued again on Day 5. Ponting took a stunning catch that cam off Dhoni's pad, dropped it to the ground, the ball was dragged on the grass. But he continued to appeal. He looked at the umpires. But umpires looked helpless and could not oblige him. Narrow escape for the Indians.
8) Dravid missed the ball off Symonds. The ball kissed his pad. The bat was nowhere near the ball. The Australians appealed. Bucknor obliged. Dravid was given out. Shocker for the Indians! Dravid was going well and just scored 38.
9) Ganguly was in good form. He looked solid and aggressive, completed the half century. Umpires looked tense. Australians looked them for help. This time, the shocker came from Mark Benson.
Ganguly edged to Clarke. Clarke took the catch on bounce, then dropped again to the ground, but went up and celebrated. Australian fielders joined him. Ganguly did not leave the crease. Benson stepped in. He did not refer it to the third umpire. Instead, he sought Ponting's help. No prize for guessing what Ponting said. "Out", said Benson and Ganguly departed dejected.
Do we need any more proof to say that umpires rigged the match in Australia's favor. If India lost, then it was due to poor umpiring. They also had the sympathy of Australian people, who admitted that Indians were subjected to gross injustice. Is ICC watching? Will BCCI protect its players? Our morale is down and pride is at stake.
Did umpires made Australia win 2nd test with their wrong decisions?
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