What do you think about the review system ?

[Sachinism]

I think there is no need for snicko or hotspot etc which are unproven technology. If the third umpire finds the result inconclusive he should go with the decision of field umpire because field umpire was in a better position to see things. Besides, review system is there just to remove the howlers from the field umpires, not correct each and everything which is not clear to them through television. This should be fixed as soon as possible by putting a time limit through which a captain or batsman can ask for a review. And discussions with umpires should be stopped unless a batsman wants to ask if he was given out caught ot lbw! No. they are not perfect. Also the TVs should be allowed to use only Hawk-eye, not its cheaper versions like virtual eye which Ten Sports is using at the moment!

I think hotspot is pretty good, it always tends to show good evidence

[fineleg]

We do need snicko and hotspot - and no, No need to restrict it to only howlers. If there are mistakes (howlers or not) and it is visible via TV umpire, then decision can/should be corrected.

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Umpire referral system here to stay: Sangakkara Sri Lankan vice-captain Kumar Sangakkara has backed the umpire referral system on trial in the ongoing India-Sri Lanka Test series. More... Umpire referral system here to stay: Sangakkara Sunday, August 03, 2008 2:44:02 PM New Delhi: Sri Lankan vice-captain Kumar Sangakkara has backed the umpire referral system on trial in the ongoing India-Sri Lanka Test series. "Obvious mistakes have been corrected and the quality of decision-making has been high," wrote Sangakkara in his column for The Telegraph. "Player referrals are a radical departure from the game's traditions, but we have seen both teams conduct themselves responsibly on the field when requesting reviews," he wrote. The wicketkeeper batsman cited the successful reviews of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid during the Test. "In the first instance, the on-field umpire correctly gave Tendulkar not out because there was no way he could have seen the ball brush his bat off a sweep stroke. His view was obscured, but our close fielders behind the bat were convinced. The television pictures were conclusive and the decision was rightly overturned," he says. Sangakkara also added that the three challenges per innings rule also adds a tactical angle to the game. "You need to use your referrals selectively. You need to look at which batsmen you want to use them against and at what stage of the game. Fritter them away and it could cost you dearly." "We are glad the system was trialled in this series and my guess is that it is here to stay. Some nations may not yet be convinced, but if it can work in a series with four high-class spinners on turning tracks, the case for its continuation will be strong," he said.

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[Texy]

review system was great, but most inconclusive decisions went against india......especially with sri lankan tv umpire GAMINI SILVA......total cheat. Love the referral system though

[Shane]

Hello lads, i am not much of a fan of the referral system, the LBW decisions are a bit iffy, i think they should be left alone, unless there is an obvious inside edge, well thats my take on it