Day 2 of the 4th test between South Africa and England at the Wanderers produced more controversy, this time with the television review system.

Early in the first session when on 15, Graeme Smith was given not out for a caught behind appeal.

England subsequently requested a review, and the third umpire Darryl Harper could not find evidence Smith was out, so Smith remained.

Smith went on to make a valuable 105 and set his side up for victory.

English coach Andy Flower criticised the television review system at the conclusion of play.

Flower said he had gone to ICC match referee Roshan Mahanama twice about the incident. Firstly to clarify the procedure that was used, and secondly when he believed he had been given the wrong information.

The inital decision by on field umpire Ton Hill was not out. For the decision to be reversed, there has to be clear evidence that Smith hit the ball.

The controversy stems from the fact that Darryl Harper appeared to not use the audio feed from the stump microphone to be able to hear the nick after video replays could find no conclusive evidence that Smith had in fact nicked the ball.

If this was indeed the case, it suggests Harper erred. But a noise does not provide clear evidence a nick did in fact take place.

Unfortunately there is no use of the “snickometer” or hot spot in this series, and both sides were aware of these limitations heading into the series.

I find the English attitude very disturbing. Get on with the game! In the history of cricket there have been many bad decisions, and many instances where teams have felt aggrieved. However you can’t do anything about them, you’ve simply got to put them behind you and get on with the next ball.

Flower’s attitude is disappointing, and for him to criticise the match review system is irresponsible.

There is no clear evidence Graeme Smith was out. Smith even said “there definitely was a noise” but didn’t think he had hit the ball.

“I thought it was my thumb on the handle. At the time I didn’t feel I had hit it and I still don’t feel I hit it” said Smith.

We may have the use of technology but it still doesn’t take the controversy out of the game. Therefore I’d suggest we simply go back to the way it was and give the decisions back to the on-field officials!