Bucknor removed for remainder of series
Filed Under (Cricket, Jamaica) by on 10-01-2008
In the face of the recent firestorm the ICC has announced plans to fly in a top official to ease tensions in India’s tour of Australia. Bucknor is to be replaced by Billy Bowden for the third Test in Perth following complaints from the Indian team about his performance in Sydney. In an ill tempered second test, Bucknor is accused of making a number of controversial decisions in favour of the Australians. According to the ICC
“The decision by the ICC to replace Steve for this match was made in the best interests of the game and the series”