Australians criticise Stuart Broad and Aleem Dar over Ashes controversy
Stuart Broad and umpire Aleem Dar denounced Down Under for Ashes 'non-walk' decisions
Australia howled in outrage yesterday at England batsman Stuart Broad's refusal to walk in the first Ashes test.
But while some newspapers said cricket's ethics demanded Broad should have walked, others warned that making too much of the controversy could invite accusations of double standards.
Australia were left fuming as Broad enjoyed a massive slice of luck on the third day as England tightened their grip on the opening test at Trent Bridge.
Broad had made 37, with England then 297 for seven in their second innings, when he edged teenage debutant spinner Ashton Agar to Australia captain Michael Clarke at first slip.
Australia appealed for the catch but Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar ruled in the batsman's favour as Broad stood his ground.
The umpire's decision and Broad's refusal to walk had many of Australia's former players and press in uproar.
Former test wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, who earned a reputation during his playing career for not waiting for the umpire's verdict, was angered by Broad's decision.