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| ⚫ | '''Peter Michael Cronin''' (born 21 December 1947) is a former [[Australian Test Cricket Umpires|Australian Test cricket match umpire]], from [[South Australia]].<ref name="Cricinfo">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4852.html |title=Peter Cronin |accessdate=16 May 2014 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> |
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==Umpiring career== |
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Cronin was one of two Australian on-field umpires in the [[Underarm bowling incident of 1981]]. |
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Alongside fellow Australian [[Donald (Don) Weser]], Cronin umpired the controversial ODI cricket match between Australia and New Zealand played at the MCG on 1 February 1981 and branded as the [[Underarm bowling incident]].<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underarm_bowling_incident_of_1981</ref> This was to be the last international cricket match of their umpiring careers for both Cronin and Weser.<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4852.html</ref><ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/8411.html</ref> |
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On 1 February 1981, during the third World Series Cup final at the MCG between Australia and New Zealand, Weser was informed by Greg Chappell that his brother Trevor would bowl the final ball underarm, thus denying New Zealand the chance to hit a six and tie the game. It was Weser's duty to inform both batsmen which he duly did. This incident, illegal in England was legal at the time in Australia, is one of the great controversies of world cricket. |
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Cronin was officiating alongside fellow Australian umpire [[Don Weser]] during a match between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 1 February 1981 when [[Trevor Chappell]] bowled the final ball [[underarm]], which caused great controversy. Cronin was standing at the striker's end when Weser was informed by the Australian captain [[Greg Chappell]] that his brother Trevor would bowl the final ball underarm, thus denying New Zealand the chance to hit a six and tie the game. This incident, illegal in England though legal at the time in Australia. |
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The match branded as the Underarm incident was notable for several umpiring controversies. |
The match branded as the Underarm incident was notable for several umpiring controversies. |
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During the Australian innings, Martin Snedden claimed a low outfield catch off the batting of Greg Chappell when Chappell was on 58. |
During the Australian innings, [[Martin Snedden]] claimed a low outfield catch off the batting of Greg Chappell when Chappell was on 58.<ref>Wisden Cricketers Almanack – 119th edition (1982)</ref> In his live commentary former Australian cricket captain [[Richie Benaud]] exclaimed "that is one of the best catches I have ever seen in my life".<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/x6agc6mYEkE Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20161008060656/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6agc6mYEkE&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6agc6mYEkE| title = W T F Australia??? Why do they cheat at cricket? F*CK! Greg Chappell given not out- GREAT CATCH! | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Following a short discussion, Snedden's catch was ruled not out by the two Australian umpires, Weser and Cronin. It was some years before TV replays could be used in umpiring decisions. However the Channel Nine TV broadcast did show viewers a number of slow motion replays of Snedden's catch from various TV angles including a close up of Snedden diving to fairly claim the catch. After reviewing several TV replays Benaud re-affirmed what he had initially seen live, stating in his commentary: "there is no question in my mind that that was a great catch - clearly caught above the ground, a superb catch."<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/x6agc6mYEkE Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20161008060656/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6agc6mYEkE&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6agc6mYEkE| title = W T F Australia??? Why do they cheat at cricket? F*CK! Greg Chappell given not out- GREAT CATCH! | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Chappell went on to score 90 in his innings. |
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In yet another umpiring controversy during the match, Australia had one too many fielders outside the field restriction line when the final ball was bowled meaning the delivery should have been adjudged a no-ball by the umpires.<ref>The Underarm Ball That Changed Cricket, Abhishek Raghunath, Forbes India, 11 February 2011</ref> |
In yet another umpiring controversy during the match, Australia had one too many fielders outside the field restriction line when the final ball was bowled meaning the underarm delivery should have been adjudged a no-ball by the umpires.<ref>The Underarm Ball That Changed Cricket, Abhishek Raghunath, Forbes India, 11 February 2011</ref> |
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==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 12:42, 21 December 2023
Peter Michael Cronin (born 21 December 1947) is a former Australian Test cricket match umpire, from South Australia.[1]
Umpiring career
[edit]Cronin was one of two Australian on-field umpires in the Underarm bowling incident of 1981.
He umpired in one Test match in 1980 between Australia and England at Melbourne on 1 February to 6 February 1980, won by Australia by 8 wickets. The other on-fiend umpire was Robin Bailhache.
Cronin umpired six One Day International (ODI) matches between 1979 and 1981. Altogether, he umpired 18 first-class matches in his career between 1977 and 1988.
Underarm bowling incident of 1981
[edit]Cronin was officiating alongside fellow Australian umpire Don Weser during a match between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 1 February 1981 when Trevor Chappell bowled the final ball underarm, which caused great controversy. Cronin was standing at the striker's end when Weser was informed by the Australian captain Greg Chappell that his brother Trevor would bowl the final ball underarm, thus denying New Zealand the chance to hit a six and tie the game. This incident, illegal in England though legal at the time in Australia.
The match branded as the Underarm incident was notable for several umpiring controversies.
During the Australian innings, Martin Snedden claimed a low outfield catch off the batting of Greg Chappell when Chappell was on 58.[2] In his live commentary former Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud exclaimed "that is one of the best catches I have ever seen in my life".[3] Following a short discussion, Snedden's catch was ruled not out by the two Australian umpires, Weser and Cronin. It was some years before TV replays could be used in umpiring decisions. However the Channel Nine TV broadcast did show viewers a number of slow motion replays of Snedden's catch from various TV angles including a close up of Snedden diving to fairly claim the catch. After reviewing several TV replays Benaud re-affirmed what he had initially seen live, stating in his commentary: "there is no question in my mind that that was a great catch - clearly caught above the ground, a superb catch."[4] Chappell went on to score 90 in his innings.
In yet another umpiring controversy during the match, Australia had one too many fielders outside the field restriction line when the final ball was bowled meaning the underarm delivery should have been adjudged a no-ball by the umpires.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Peter Cronin". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ Wisden Cricketers Almanack – 119th edition (1982)
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: W T F Australia??? Why do they cheat at cricket? F*CK! Greg Chappell given not out- GREAT CATCH!. YouTube.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: W T F Australia??? Why do they cheat at cricket? F*CK! Greg Chappell given not out- GREAT CATCH!. YouTube.
- ^ The Underarm Ball That Changed Cricket, Abhishek Raghunath, Forbes India, 11 February 2011
External links
[edit]- Peter Cronin at ESPNcricinfo
- Don Weser at Cricinfo
- Peter Cronin at CricketArchive (subscription required)
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