McGrath, Broad differ on Starc catch, MCC insists umpire was right

Updated On: 03 July, 2023 08:12 AM IST | London | IANS

Thus, it was deemed by third umpire Marais Erasmus upon review of the catch that Starc was not in control of his own movement when the ball was brushed against the turf.

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Australia’s Mitchell Starc attempts a catch to dismiss England opener Ben Duckett on Day Four at Lord’s on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath expressed his strong disapproval of the decision to rule out Mitchell Starc’s attempted catch of Ben Duckett as not out. England opener Duckett seemed to be dismissed for 50 as he mistimed Cameron Green’s delivery to fine leg. Starc, positioned at fine leg, managed to catch the ball just above the ground, but couldn’t maintain control of it while sliding on the turf. The replays showed the ball was scraped across the turf as Starc fell. Thus, it was deemed by third umpire Marais Erasmus upon review of the catch that Starc was not in control of his own movement when the ball was brushed against the turf.

Glenn McGrath and Stuart Broad