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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo
We were just talking about this. Can you always tell if you've knicked the ball tho? A few times when playing cricket, the bowler and fielders have appealed for a caught behind. I've not walked because I genuinely was not sure if I had edged it or not so have waited for the umpire to say yes. Im not saying Hussey didnt know he knicked it, but couldnt we have the 3rd umpire consulted for this, as they do when a catch is in doubt?
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3rd umpire can currently only be used when the on field umpires are unsighted or are unsure in respect of catches carrying, or bump balls.
AIUI, the umpire can hear the stump mic through his earpiece so should be able to tell if the player has nicked the ball.