He didn't have it under control though and if thats out, what it means is

that by throwing the ball in the air quickly enough you can negate the need to have it fully under control?

As I've said above how is it any different to a fielder who catches the ball and then sees it dislodged when they fall to the ground. That is not out. They had it in their hands at one point too. Is it the case then that if they manage a celebratory throw in the air as they tumble to the ground then its out?

Or how is it different to a fielder who catches the ball whilst stepping back towards the boundary ropes and has to throw it up in the air and jump back on the pitch again before completing the catch?

Seems like there is enough discretion in the rule to make that decision technically correct but probably a rule that needs a bit of clarification if you ask me because I don't think he ever had that fully in his grasp and I think he knew it too.

Posted By: Jim, Nov 9, 10:17:05