The problem is it was an opener's slot that opened up. As Rahul Dravid and Brad Hodge have reminded us recently, shifting from the middle order to opening is incredibly difficult.
Katich has certainly been one of the best domestic cricketers this season, but I agree with the selectors' decision...
I regard it as a good thing when an umpire backs themself, as it's all too easy to become reliant on the 3rd umpire. Too many clear decisions are referred because the umpire's scared of making a mistake, even though they know the outcome.
Bucknor must have felt sure it was not out, which is why...
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