Ready a reserve team

Sir, - The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Howard's concern on the decision taken by the Indian and South African cricket boards to remove the match referee and continue with the Test match is rather surprising as he has to be happy that some boards are against the referee's decisions and the ICC.

Till now the Australian players have been lucky enough not to be fined or banned following their actions of sledging and arguing with the umpire. May be Mr. Howard should find time and talk to his country's board and players and ask them to improve their behaviour. If Mike Denness is appointed referee for an Australian match, they should select a reserve team to play the next match if the referee shows the same consistency he showed against the Indians. Then Mr. Howard would be the first to demand his removal.

Mani Nookala,

Hyderabad

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