Moores' solution to England sledging row: turn down the mics | England v India 2007 | Guardian Unlimited Sport

Moores thinks that stump mikes have to be turned down. What a ridiculous idea ? Classic case of cutting nose for the cold.
he is not saying that it reduced the sledging. In fact I say keep the mikes on all the time so that everyone including the TV viewers can hear the inane and banal chatter that goes on. That will be more effective in reducing the chatter.

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The England coach, Peter Moores, has responded to criticism of his side's non-stop chatter during the second Test against India at Trent Bridge by suggesting that the game might be better served if the stump microphones were turned down.

Speaking in the aftermath of the fractious seven-wicket defeat by the tourists, Moores said: 'There must be some things that are left on the field to be fair to the players. They should be allowed to go out there and play the game without being worried that everything they actually say is going to be broadcast. It's something we've discussed as a management team and we've spoken to the match referee about it.'"

Moores' solution to England sledging row: turn down the mics | England v India 2007 | Guardian Unlimited Sport: