Quote Originally Posted by Leicesterbaggie View Post
Early in my club cricket career I remember nicking the ball to the 'keeper and being given not out. The problem was that I knew I'd hit it, the 'keeper knew I'd hit and so did the majority of close in fielders. From that point I vowed I'd always walk if I hit it. I like to think that I kept that vow but like you Prando, latterly in my career, I was also 'told off' for walking when nobody appealed, and that was by the umpire. I think that if I was starting out today I'd leave it up to the umpire to make the decision as not many people do walk today

As I informed you glm, a mate of mine scores for Leics. twos. When I see him I'll ask him if he remembers the incident with your grandson.
Somehow...again, back in the day ! I understood that it just wasn't sporting not to walk. However, my learning point that was made was it is not sufficient to know you hit it...but are you sure the fielder took it cleanly.

Towards the end of my playing (‘village cricket’) days, if you as the fielding side were aware that a batsmen was given out incorrectly, the fielding captain would call him back as he walked away. No issues with the umpires. Typically it was a ‘grounded catch’ as with glm, or a fumbled run out.