51. For years, each umpire had his own, unique strike zone. 52. South African coach Bob Woolmer said the umpires should have more powers to call off the game early and not wait until an hour before the scheduled end. 53. Standing umpire Willey had to check with the TV replay umpire Thomas Wilson, who confirmed that the ball had carried, though Waugh left the field reluctantly. 54. The umpires had their equipment back Saturday. 55. They were still cheering when Sampras was about to serve and the match umpire had to call for quiet. 56. Thousands of Bangladeshi supporters stormed the pitch and ripped the stumps while the third umpire still had to give a run out decision for the last wicket. 57. Umpires had to bring in a replacement after he had hit the ball out of the ground. 58. Umpires had to bring in a replacement after he hit the ball out of the ground. 59. Umpires have in recent years called strikes from the knees to the waist. 60. While Japanese umpires have to put up with abuse, fans and players complain that bad calls are on the increase. |