left red-faced after the ICC ICC judicial commissioner Gordon lewis found England seamer James Anderson “not guilty” of pushing Ravindra Jadeja during the Trent Bridge Test match, the BCCI has gone a bit on the backfoot as they are yet to decide on their next course of action.
“We are expected to receive a detailed copy of the order that was passed by the Judicial Commissioner either by today or tomorrow. We will only be able to take a call in this regard after receiving the Order copy,” BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said on Saturday.
“A detailed legal analysis is required before deciding on future course. Our legal team will study the report and will give us a feedback. In such cases, every point needs to be studied minutely and it’ll take some time. So it’s premature to conclude whether we’ll appeal.”
Asked if the Indian team got a raw deal in this case, the BCCI secretary’s answer was an indication that Board might just like to put an end to this controversy as it is unlikely that there could be any conclusive evidence against Anderson. “It will be inappropriate to say that it has been unfair without going through the copy of the judgement. let us wait for the written copy,” Patel said.
As per ICC guidelines, only ICC CEO Dave Richardson has a right to appeal but as per reliable sources, he will need the permission of newly appointed ICC chairman N Srinivasan.
It will be interesting to see whether Richardson gets a go-ahead from the former BCCI president in this regard.
Moeen Ali is a rapidly emerging spinner: Moores
Southampton: He was the wrecker-in-chief with the ball as England clinhed a series-equalising win against India in the third Test here but England coach Peter Moores said spinner Moeen Ali was included in the side as a batsman.
Moeen claimed six for 67 in India’s second innings to help England secure a series-levelling 266-run victory at the Ageas Bowl. “Moeen is in the side as a batter and a very rapidly emerging spin bowler. I think Mo had a bit of a turning point before the lord’s Test. Testament to some of the feedback that he got — I think Ian Bell was quite important in that — you can get feedback about the pace and lines that are difficult for batsmen to play,” Moores was quoted as saying by the media here.
“Belly is a fantastic player of spin so he fed back to one of his team-mates, ‘Well, actually, I find that really difficult or that pace is quite nice for me.’ That’s what good teams should do, while Bell was batting in the nets, and then Mo decides what to do. You improve because you talk and work with people,” explained the coach.
Moores lauded Ali for adjusting quickly to his bowling role. “His run-rate came down and he created some pressure. Test cricket is about how rapidly people grow in it and he’s grown very quickly as a bowler. Hopefully, that carries on. He’s a very sensible lad, he knows he’s got to keep doing a lot of work,” he said.
“He does two things that are essential for a top-flight spinner — he attacks both edges. He gets great drift and then turns the ball. So he spins the ball hard. Without that, it is very difficult.”
‘With Anderson escaping ban, it’s Advantage Eng’
Manchester: Former fast bowler Steve Harmison feels the advantage rests with hosts England in the remaining two Tests with James Anderson managing to escape without a ban for his level 3 charge in the Trent Bridge incident.
Anderson was on Friday exonerated by the judicial commission set up by the ICC for allegedly pushing Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during the first Test in Nottingham that was drawn.
“I’m not being biased here. Rather I’m talking from the series’ point-of-view. It’s set up so well, with both teams in good nick, batting and bowling well. The score is at 1-1 after three Tests and we’ve two beautifully set-up matches to look forward to,” he said.
“It would’ve been a shame if Anderson would’ve been banned as it would’ve disturbed the balance of the contest between these two sides in the middle of the series,” said Harmison.
Anderson has won two man-of-the-match awards in the last three Tests, posing a threat with both bat and ball, and as such, this verdict has probably swung the momentum towards England who were desperate to avoid suspension for their talismanic bowler.
“If Anderson would’ve been banned, it would’ve put a lot of pressure on Broad especially with his fitness concerns. But they’re both available now, so maybe yes, England do have the upper hand. It adds spice to the remaining series, although we could’ve done without this distraction,” he added. PTI