Vic: I stand by my decision, says Umpire Hair

AAP General News (Australia)
08-23-2006
Vic: I stand by my decision, says Umpire Hair

MELBOURNE, Aug 23 AAP - Australian umpire Darrell Hair says he stands by his ball tampering
decision which led to world cricket's first abandonment of a Test match.

"People who know me and the sort of person I am know I would not take action unless
I really thought it was necessary," News Limited newspapers quoted Mr Hair as saying.

"I stand by what I have done, but if anything comes out at the inquiry that proves
me incorrect, I would accept that too."

Umpire Hair ruled that Pakistani bowlers had tampered with the ball during the recent
Fourth Test against England.

The Test was awarded to England after the Pakistani team protested and refused to return
to the field.

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KEYWORD: CRICKET PAKISTAN HAIR

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