bulldogs wrote:a mixture i would say. the wickets was soft even after a hour. when you see chunks being removed the pitch upon the ball landing 2 hrs after the start of play well that should tell you something. some of the dismissals mine included were caused from short balls that you were in position to play but due to the softness of the pitch the ball just didnt come on and you had played the shot 6 times. yes you may say dont play the shot but hang on its a GF we had Sunday to come back to, why play on the toss of a coin. All being even it would of been a great game.
What was to stop both teams refusing to play Saturday.
Just tell the umps you will see them here tomorrow.
What could they have done, forfeit both teams - I doubt it!