As the ICC's press conference revealing that Darrell Hair had offered to resign as an umpire continued in a hotel near Lord's, Hair issued a press release clarifying his position:

"There is a now a communication from myself to the ICC in the public domain. This correspondence was composed at a very difficult time and was revoked by myself two days after a period of serious consideration. There was no malicious intent behind this communication with the ICC.

"I am anxious that the Code of Conduct hearing takes place as soon as possible so that these matters can be resolved and allow me to move on with my umpiring.

"This is the only public comment I will be making on this matter and I request that the privacy of my family is respected at this time."