Trent Bridge Test, Day 2, tea
Thursday, August 3, 2001

The big talking point of the afternoon is Marcus Trescothick's freakish dismissal. It's just one of those things that happens in cricket. I know it's not very nice for the batsman, or for his side, but in a way that's good for the game, because cricket is not an exact science which is why it's such an interesting game.

My view on the role of the third umpire and TV replays is if you can't get an exact decision, then don't use the technology. It's as simple as that. Despite all the TV cameras, we still don't get things 100 per cent right all the time, because it's using a two-dimensional surface to try and capture a three-dimensional game.

I think it's getting into a dangerous area to let the third umpire call no-balls if he hasn't been asked to adjudicate on that. I'm concerned that the game would end up being disrupted all the time, and become a real stop-and-start affair. Before any changes are made, I'd like the administrators to have a really good discussion and be sure what they getting into with the technology.

On the field, both sides have bowled a very good line and length. To me, Jason Gillespie is every bit as good as Glenn McGrath, and I noticed Steve Waugh went back to Plan A today by letting Gillespie open the bowling. I was amazed he opened with Brett Lee yesterday, although Lee looks like he's improving and gaining in confidence. He's getting into this series now.

Mike Atherton and Marcus Trescothick have played pretty well. It's one of those wickets you never feel in on. Just one lapse in concentration can cost you your wicket - although Trescothick was simply unlucky.

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Atherton has been very proactive- lunch

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