ICC to use 'Hot Spot' in SA/Aus series

[Sachinism]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that ‘Hot Spot’ would be available for use as part of its ongoing technology trial during the second and third Tests of the South Africa – Australia Test series. ‘Hot Spot’ images will be available to the third umpire in the event of a player requesting a decision to be reviewed during the matches in Durban (starting on 6 March) and Cape Town (starting on 19 March). ‘Hot Spot’ uses two infra-red cameras positioned at either end of the ground. These cameras sense and measure heat from friction generated by a collision, such as ball on pad, ball on bat, ball on ground or ball on glove. A black and white negative image of the incident is generated into a computer which shows the ball’s precise point of contact. The ‘Hot Spot’ technology was originally set for use during the trial in the Pakistan – India series that was due to take place at the start of the year but when that series was called off, that equipment was ear-marked by broadcasters for the New Zealand – India series instead. With a finite amount of ‘Hot Spot’ equipment in existence, it appeared the chance to include it as part of the technology trial had passed. But with further pieces becoming available for use it can now be applied as part of the trial during the South Africa – Australia series. ICC General Manager – Cricket, David Richardson said: “By having ‘Hot Spot’ available it means the television official will have even more information at his disposal if he is called upon, via a request for a review, to assist the on-field umpires with a decision and that has to be a good thing. “It also means that when the ICC Cricket Committee meets in May to consider the issue of the technology trial it will have a much more complete picture of the aids available for use and whether, and if so how well, they worked in a match situation. “The key purposes of the technology trial are to see if we can lift the already-high percentage of correct decisions made by our umpires and also eradicate the rare occasions when a clearly-incorrect decision has been made. “We hope ‘Hot Spot’ can play a part over the next two Tests in Durban and Cape Town in establishing whether technology has a role to play in helping achieve those aims.” The third or television official for the second Test in Durban will be Steve Bucknor of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires. The on-field umpires will be Asad Rauf and Billy Bowden, also of the Emirates Elite Panel. The Umpire Decision Review System, where players are allowed to request the on-field umpire to ask the third official to review a decision, has already been used in the Sri Lanka – India and New Zealand – West Indies series last year and is also being trialed in the ongoing West Indies – England series. Players are allowed a maximum of two unsuccessful challenges per side per innings.

[Ram]

All this is only delaying the inevitable. The referral system will be scrapped, no matter what technology they use. Already, there has been a lot of confusion over what this referral system is ultimately trying to achieve and what roles the stakeholders (On-field umpire, third umpire) have in it. This system is fundamentally flawed and is doomed to fail. It is not suitable for cricket. Its not like tennis where they use referrals judge line calls. There, its a simple yes/no question, so it works without problem. In cricket, the umpire has to make a judgment beyond the point of impact. I have said it before and I shall say it again; This system will be scrapped, its only a matter of time.

[suraj]

Can it be used in security e.g detecting dangerous things like guns, grenades and Pakis etc

[cowboysfan]

All this is only delaying the inevitable. The referral system will be scrapped, no matter what technology they use. Already, there has been a lot of confusion over what this referral system is ultimately trying to achieve and what roles the stakeholders (On-field umpire, third umpire) have in it. This system is fundamentally flawed and is doomed to fail. It is not suitable for cricket. Its not like tennis where they use referrals judge line calls. There, its a simple yes/no question, so it works without problem. In cricket, the umpire has to make a judgment beyond the point of impact. I have said it before and I shall say it again; This system will be scrapped, its only a matter of time.

my take on the referrals is more optimistic.the ICC has let the cat (referrals) out of the bag.they can either scrap it and incur of the wrath of most cricket fans (who are overwhelmingly pro-referral)or try to make the referrals better with new technology and better trained umpires.If they scrape it and we another sydney happening then there are going to be a lot of pissed of fans.

[fineleg]

Give it time, and referrals can be used more consistently in the future. We should allow for this to settle down. Getting charmpired by the esteemed elite panel is worse - so, referrals must be persisted with and they can get them right.

[umpire]

The new rule is quite good. AFter referred, there is constant communication between on field umpire and third umpire. Third umpire can only change the decision if there is significant evidence else stick with on field umpires decision. I think this is good one.

[theguyinallblue]

Hot Spot can definitely correct the decisions... where the point of impact between ball and bat is not certain.. from every angle present to the umpires..

[fineleg]

Sehwag given out wrongly - Hot Spot shows two spots on the pad. No bat. But given caught behind :angry_smile: CHARM!!!

[CMeLater]

great Idea need this in all forms of Cricket ... remember when this 1st came out in Ashes of 07

[King]

Good on them. It's come a bit late but better late than ever.