MANCHESTER, England, May 22, 2008 (AFP) - Australian umpire Darrell Hair's controversial exile from elite cricket will come to an end when he stands in the second Test between England and New Zealand at Old Trafford here Friday.
Throughout his career the 55-year-old has been known for having absolute certainty in his own judgment based on a detailed understanding of cricket's complex rule book and a somewhat austere manner.
But in the run-up to his his first Test since he penalised Pakistan for ball-tampering at The Oval in August 2006, Hair has admitted to nerves while at the same time insisting he is now a better man-manager.
“I think the decision-making ability is still there, the only thing that could change that is a lack of confidence because I haven't done a Test match recently,” Hair said in an interview with Inside Australian Cricket.
Throughout his career the 55-year-old has been known for having absolute certainty in his own judgment based on a detailed understanding of cricket's complex rule book and a somewhat austere manner.
But in the run-up to his his first Test since he penalised Pakistan for ball-tampering at The Oval in August 2006, Hair has admitted to nerves while at the same time insisting he is now a better man-manager.
“I think the decision-making ability is still there, the only thing that could change that is a lack of confidence because I haven't done a Test match recently,” Hair said in an interview with Inside Australian Cricket.
