Crik: Gilchrist's sales pitch to turn down mikes AAP Sports News Wire. : Apr 12, 2006. pg. 1

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People: Wald, Tom, Gilchrist, Adam Publication AAP Sports News Wire. Sydney: Apr 12, 2006. pg. 1 title: Source type: Wire feed ProQuest 1019883381 document ID: Text Word 266 Count Document http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1019883381&sid=1&Fmt=3&cl URL: ientId=68643&RQT=309&VName=PQD

Abstract (Document Summary) DHAKA, April 12 AAP - Australian wicketkeeper 's plugging of sponsors near stump microphones was a deliberate ploy to have broadcasters turn down the volume of mikes.

"It is the second Test in a row that (Australian) team manager Steve Bernard has requested the ICC match referee to ensure that the international protocol of stump mikes are turned down when the ball is dead and only turned back up when the bowler is at his run-up," he said. Full Text (266 words) Copyright Australian Associated Press Pty Limited Apr 12, 2006

By Tom Wald

DHAKA, April 12 AAP - Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist's plugging of sponsors near stump microphones was a deliberate ploy to have broadcasters turn down the volume of mikes.

A number of 's senior players were understood to have agreed to the prank as a one-off on the second day of the first Test against to hit broadcasters in the hip pocket.

Television executives would not take kindly to any free on-air advertising and it is a clever tactic of Gilchrist to name team sponsors.

He was overhead saying "Get one for the boys at Travelex" or "Phone home on 3 Mobile" during play.

But the most clearly audible plug was after Andrew Symonds, nicknamed Roy, fired in a throw.

"That's the one, Roy," Gilchrist enthused, before adding: "Plenty of energy ... from a ... Milo energy bar."

A Australia spokesman said the players had concerns over the volume of stump mikes.

"It is the second Test in a row that (Australian) team manager Steve Bernard has requested the ICC match referee to ensure that the international protocol of stump mikes are turned down when the ball is dead and only turned back up when the bowler is at his run-up," he said.

"(ICC match referee) Chris Broad asked twice when we were back in to have the mikes turned down, and it is our understanding the sound technicians are now enforcing the protocol.

"The central issue isn't in any way about sponsors, it is about the international protocol being enforced by broadcasters," a spokesman said.

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