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‘Cricket is not a science, it’s an art’: Umpire defends Maxwell’s switch hit – Sydney Morning Herald
Ian Chappell does not think it’s fair, Glenn Maxwell say it’s part of the game – and he has one of the umpires who reviewed laws over the controversial stroke on…
A reverse sweep that travelled 100m for six was a highlight of Glenn Maxwell’s innings.Credit:Getty
Former umpire Simon Taufel, previously a member of the ICC’s elite panel, says it would not be practical to outlaw the shot.
“The game of cricket is not a science, it’s an art. We’re not perfect,” Taufel said.
“When we say that we want to ban that type of shot how does the umpire officiate that? It’s impossible.
“The umpire has an enormous number of decisions – front foot, back foot, protected area,…
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