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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Courtney Walsh

David Warner’s call to see cricket umpires’ statistics misses the bigger picture

Australia's David Warner leaves the ground while Sri Lankan players celebrating taking his wicket
Australia’s David Warner leaves the ground after getting out LBW after a DRS review against Sri Lanka at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. Photograph: Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP

Almost 15 years after David Warner made a historic debut for Australia, the dynamic opener continues to surprise, but not always with the quality of his cricket. Riding high with adrenaline after Australia broke its duck against Sri Lanka in the 50-over World Cup in India, the veteran made a proposal that would radically alter cricket.

Despairing after a DRS call regarding an LBW went against him in a match which he turned in the field, Warner said umpires must be held accountable and that the accuracy rates regarding their decision-making should be publicised during matches.

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