Speed defends Bucknor, Benson

8220;It8217;s a difficult job made more difficult by technology and improvements in technology. I think we have the best umpires available.

8220;Generally they8217;ve performed very well. From time to time there is a bad match,8221; Speed was quoted as saying by The Australian newspaper.

Both the umpires made a series of blunders, which influenced the outcome of the Sydney Test to a large extent.

Speed said umpires must maintain high standards if they expected players to respect their decisions.

8220;They8217;re the issues we8217;ve been seeking to take out of the game. We want players to respect umpires and respect the umpires8217; decision.

8220;It8217;s up to the umpires though to perform at a high level to ensure that the players respect their decisions,8221; Speed said.