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The Sydney Sixers ‘Josh Philippe successfully appealed to the Perth Scorchers’ Mitch Marsh’s wicket during the BBL Qualifier in Canberra on Saturday night.
Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been fined AU $ 5,000 but is eligible to play the Perth Scorchers Big Bash League knockout match on Thursday after reacting angrily to a referee decision.
Marsh’s reaction after he was handed over was one of several talking points from the Scorchers’ loss to the Sydney Sixers on Saturday, which saw the latter book a big final appearance next weekend.
Meanwhile, the Scorchers face a sudden death match on Thursday to secure a rematch and will have Marsh’s services despite being fined for a level 2 violation of Cricket Australia’s code of conduct.
After being caught behind a lateral pitch that both bowler Stephen O’Keefe and goalkeeper Josh Philippe have admitted that Marsh did not hit, he spread his hands in frustration and yelled before it looked like he was going to throw another volley towards it. referee. Sam Nogajski.
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“I accept the fine that was imposed on me, my reaction to the referee’s decision was unacceptable and is not the example I want to set any young cricketer,” Marsh said in a statement when the fine was confirmed.
The Sydney Sixers benefited from the absence of a review system but, like Ben Stokes, they want it introduced.
Marsh was poorly delivered on Saturday night, when his team went 167-6 and crashed with a nine-wicket loss.
It also rekindled calls for the BBL to adopt the Decision Review System (DRS), which is currently not in use because the required technology would cost approximately A $ 2 million per season.
England superstar Stokes posted on Twitter that “it’s frustrating to see something like this happen when it can be fixed so easily.”
Veteran spinner O’Keefe, whose desperate appeal convinced Nogajski to raise his finger, sympathized with both the referee and Marsh.
“Given the success of the tournament and that the careers of the players are at stake, absolutely more technology we can use [the better]”O’Keefe told reporters.
“The players and referees want as many correct decisions as possible. So yeah … we’re going to have to look at that [DRS].
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Steve O’Keefe celebrates Mitch Marsh’s controversial terrain at Manuka Oval.
“With that in the background, you will probably also get the referees to make better decisions. Knowing that they can relax a bit if they’re wrong. “
Marsh is among the many BBL players and experts who have already suggested that DRS should be part of the league.
“I would be in favor … the players would welcome him with open arms,” he said earlier in the tournament.
Cricket Australia is considering a softened system that would cost less but still eliminate the most hideous howlers.
O’Keefe noted that umpires, like players, have been trapped in a biosecurity bubble all summer.
“They are under as much stress as the players,” said the Sixers tweaker.
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Referee Sam Nogajski was the man who controversially raised his finger to get Mitch Marsh out. (File photo)
“They are far from the families.
“They’d love to call back and say, ‘I was wrong.’
England’s James Vince, whose 98 undefeated won man of the match honors and a home final for his team, noted that most Twenty20 competitions have DRS.
“I would support the DRS idea,” Vince said.
Perth captain Ashton Turner defended Marsh’s outburst.
“Arbitration is something that has made a lot of headlines,” Turner said.
“We have to hit each other on the chin… I’m sure Mitch will reflect on his actions.
“I would be absolutely dumbfounded if I was fined or suspended.
“I’ve seen worse carry-ons in this tournament.”
