l mean, whenever he gives someone out he does not even hold his finger straight. Its like a hook. We do not wait for the finger to come up.. its like waiting for.... a hook.

Billy Bowden cannot physically pull out his finger straight due to arthritis. Its very painful for him to straighten it.

It is kind of like a bent penis.. Once bent it is almost impossible to become straight again.

severe arthritus, he was apparently a quality all rounder in his day earmarked to play for the kiwi national team before the disability got the better of him.

There is also his manner of extreme eccentricity which is the reason for many of his other weird signings. Quality umpire though except for his shocking denial of Bollingers plumb lbw appeal today that would have had duminy out for a duck.

Btw l think rasta should source his info regarding bowden is finger is likeness to a bent cock

l always thought he did it for a joke. maybe he does have arthritis?
i dont know :|

slow reaction time

he thinks to himself thats out

a minute later his finger goes up

he can actually straighten it.

Billy Bowden overcame many serious difficulties to get where he is today, that of a great cricket umpire. Many years ago he was playing first class cricket & his goal was to play for his beloved country, New Zealand. The early onset of artharitis put paid to that so he studied hard to obtain his umpires ''ticket'' & has since toured the world umpiring the game he loves. All power to him & may he be around for a long time yet.
To the dickhead talking about bent penises, get a life mate or shoot yourself, ur comment is childish.

Billy Bowden is an arthritis sufferer, and thats why he can not help the crooked index finger to give a batsman out.

arthritis

Billy Bowden suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is a condition frequented by arthritis (Tissue Damage & Inflammation at the joints of bones) and many other physical troubles. This condition prevent Billy from straightening his fingers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheumatoid_arthritis

Yes he is arthritis has made him a cult figure now with his trademark crooked finger!

he has severe arthiritis which makes it impossible for him to fully straighten his finger but l think he also puts it on a bit.

his Own distinct style

WHETHER ITS HOOK OR SOMETHING HE IS COMMUNICATING HIS DECISION.

Arthritis or not he sucks as an umpire, his stupid antics are a joke.

was cleanin nose

RFIMG is right, Bowden suffers from osteoarthritis, and has problems straightening his fingers.As one who also suffers from that, let me tell you it can be very painful.