South Africa v England: Graeme Swann stung into action by TV umpiring delay

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South Africa v England: Graeme Swann stung into action by TV umpiring delay South Africa v England: Graeme Swann stung into action by TV umpiring delay Photo: REUTERS England have been on the wrong end of the Decision Review System in this match, and were aggrieved by South Africa’s long delay in deciding whether or not to refer an lbw decision against Stuart Broad. While Swann was driving, hooking and switch-hitting his way to 85 – the highest innings by an England No 9 since 1971 – the management were preparing an official complaint.   Related Articles Graeme Swann inspires England fightback South Africa v England, first Test Swann: 'we're back in the game' Paul Harris hypnotises England Nelson Mandela congratulates Ntini Sport on television “From that point the game turned in our favour,” said Swann, “so maybe it was a good thing. Every now and again something comes along that heats people up. It can sometimes get you going in the right way.” The issue arose when Aleem Dar turned down an lbw appeal against Broad.[Read more...]

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