India in discussions over DRS compromise

[SLICKR392]

India in discussions over DRS compromise

India have been offered a compromise solution in an effort to persuade them to accept the Decision Review System so it can be universally adopted at international level. The BCCI currently refuses to sanction use of the DRS in series involving India and, under the chairmanship of N Srinivasan at the ICC, has declined the recommendation of the ICC'S cricket committee to embrace the DRS in all formats of the game at international level. Supporters of DRS are optimistic, however, that the BCCI's attitude to the issue has softened and believe that misgivings are now less about the technology and more about the number of reviews allowed in each innings. At present, two unsuccessful reviews are allowed in each Test innings but private discussions have led some to believe that the BCCI favours unlimited reviews. Unlimited reviews are likely to remain unacceptable to the ICC on the grounds that it risks slowing the pace of the game and encourages speculative use of the system. But a compromise has been suggested whereby a side would not lose one its two reviews if its appeal only failed on the basis of "umpire's call" - the margin of error built in to give the on-field umpires the benefit of the doubt in marginal decisions. The BCCI declined to comment, but a spokesman did admit that they had been in discussions with the ICC over the issue "for a while." It may also be relevant that Jagmohan Dalmiya is currently the acting president of the BCCI in the absence of Srinivasan, who temporarily stepped aside to ensure no perception of bias while the BCCI looked into allegations of spot fixing within the IPL. The ICC has also sponsored testing of various ball-tracking methods in recent times, with the results generally vindicating faith in the system. The timing of the news that universal introduction of DRS is back on the agenda is still surprising. The current Investec Ashes series between England and Australia has contained several umpiring controversies and highlighted deficiencies with the DRS system. But while the ICC have accepted there have been problems during the Ashes, they feel they have been caused more by failures in protocols or human error than problems with the technology. As a result of the problems, the ICC will consider developing specialist TV umpires and are also using the current Ashes series to trial an updated system whereby the TV umpire will have access to more images and technology than ever before rather than being reliant on the broadcaster to provide a limited number of images. It is also possible that overseas umpires could be invited to officiate in county cricket. Up to four or five umpires may be accommodated for up to a season at a time in order for them to gain experience and add to the number of officials eligible to stand in Ashes series. At present the ICC's elite list of international umpires contains only four men who can stand in Tests between England and Australia due to the neutrality rules that prevent on-field or TV umpires officiating in games involving their home nation. Billy Bowden, the New Zealand umpire removed from the elite list in June after some modest performances, may be reinstated in a bid to ease the burden on the four officials involved in the back-to-back Ashes series, and there is an acceptance from the ICC that further reinforcements are required.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/658665.html

Pretty surprising about the timing as the article states.

[moniker]

It again depends on how players choose to use it. If they continue to gamble on using it for marginal decisions it could lead to unnecessary farcical delays.

[Gunner]

Why the change in stance now? I think most people watching the ashes for the past weeks have realized the BCCI's stand on the DRS issue has been logical and reasonable.

[fineleg]

Why the change in stance now? I think most people watching the ashes for the past weeks have realized the BCCI's stand on the DRS issue has been logical and reasonable.

And BCCI is shocked that they ever in their history have taken a logical and reasonable stance. They cannot tolerate such a blunder, So, they are out to correct such gross oversight :winky: BCCI by definition needs to be illogical and unreasonable :)

[KFC_Zinger]

This DRS should simply be given to third umpires only... he sees a howler / wrong decision, he corrects it

[G_B_]

hmm problem is third umps has been a problem

[King Tendulkar]

I am sure BCCI on just on one big wind up:hysterical: When the rest were in love with drs we said no it is not reliable. Now rest of world is openly saying we dont like drs anymore, cant be relied upon on (hotspot owner admits drs does not pick up some edges and does not work well in hot weather, plus hawkeye predictions openly being questioned), BCCI now says we may adopt:cantstop:

[1983-2011]

BCCI loves trolling whether it's the ICC, Courts or Government:cantstop:

[The Realist]

Sci-fi article. The clue is in the name of the author - George Dumbell. One of the most clueless and retarded "journalists" around.

[King Tendulkar]

DRS makes me laugh. Hawkeye is meant to be brilliant and accurate but then it shows hitting stumps its still not out:hysterical: Harris has trott here for example. Ball shown to be hitting major part of stump but goes with umpire call:cantstop: Its probaly not even accurate

[adi B]

the umpire`s call rule is totally BS

[King Tendulkar]

the umpire`s call rule is totally BS

shows no faith in technology being accurate

[saneindian]

How did the Poms and Aussies go through two ashes series (2009 in Eng and the reurn leg in Aus) without much controversy on DRS? Issues being highlighted with DRS have always been there, just that those issues majorly cropped up in other series which were not so important.

[King Tendulkar]

How did the Poms and Aussies go through two ashes series (2009 in Eng and the reurn leg in Aus) without much controversy on DRS? Issues being highlighted with DRS have always been there, just that those issues majorly cropped up in other series which were not so important.

well back then they were very pro their anti india stance, so any drs issues were brushed under carpet to hammer India:hysterical: But ironicall maybe bonkers BCCI was right. That they techonology was not proven to be full proof. Although real reason drs was not accepted by BCCI was to flex muscles:giggle: So in summary the english etc were massivley pro drs to spite india, while india was anti drs to flex muscles. So neither party was having honest debate on drs

[hhunaeh]

How did the Poms and Aussies go through two ashes series (2009 in Eng and the reurn leg in Aus) without much controversy on DRS? Issues being highlighted with DRS have always been there, just that those issues majorly cropped up in other series which were not so important.

The technology and the protocols have not been stagnant. Both have changed.

[hhunaeh]

If india had accepted the DRS then cricket would have looked foolish right now. Bcci's opposition offers a honorable way of slowing down drs. We can now put all the blame on ecb. :haha:

[G_B_]

now is really not the time for the bcci to accept anything. i personally think they are just trolling. You know how Indian business are right? never say no but dont say yes either. Just enter negotiations.

[zep1706]

Just trolling em. :cantstop:

[KFC_Zinger]

well back then they were very pro their anti india stance, so any drs issues were brushed under carpet to hammer India:hysterical: But ironicall maybe bonkers BCCI was right. That they techonology was not proven to be full proof. Although real reason drs was not accepted by BCCI was to flex muscles:giggle: So in summary the english etc were massivley pro drs to spite india, while india was anti drs to flex muscles. So neither party was having honest debate on drs

I have begun to believe, no matter what BCCI does in cricket, it will turn out right by hook or by crook.... I had never imagined that people will actually be saying that BCCI might just be right on DRS.... I only wish now Eng lose a test coz of a DRS howler... it would be epic...:haha::haha:

[moniker]

Deleted