I would argue that Taufell's McCullum decision wasn't a bad one at all. Even though it was overturned, I think it was close enough that in his opinion (which is actually in the rules for LBW, unlike any other dismissal) it was out. So I think both the umpire on the field, and the third umpire got it right (even with two different decisions!)
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Posted November 24, 2009 23:18 · last edited March 18, 2021 07:28
I would argue that Taufell's McCullum decision wasn't a bad one at all. Even though it was overturned, I think it was close enough that in his opinion (which is actually in the rules for LBW, unlike any other dismissal) it was out. So I think both the umpire on the field, and the third umpire got it right (even with two different decisions!)