Decision Review System
The Umpire Decision Review System (abbreviated as UDRS or DRS) is a new technology based system currently being used on an experimental basis in the sport of cricket. The system is being used only in Test Cricket for the sole purpose of reviewing the controversial decisions made by the on field umpires in the case of a batsman being dismissed or not. The new review system was officially launched by International Cricket Council on 24 November 2009 during the first test match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin.[1][2]
System
During a Test match, each team is given two challenges per innings. A fielding team may use the system to dispute a "not out" call and a batting team may do so to dispute an "out" call. The fielding team captain or the batsman being dismissed invokes the challenge by signaling a "T" with the arms. Once the challenge is invoked, acknowledged, and agreed, the Third Umpire reviews the play. While umpires may request the Third Umpire for certain close calls such as line calls (to determine run outs and stumpings) and boundary calls, a challenge may be used in situations that may result in a dismissal: for example, to see if the ball made contact with bat or glove before being caught (making it a legal catch) or to determine if a delivery made or failed the criteria for a leg before wicket dismissal. The Third Umpire then reports to the on-field umpire whether his analysis supports the original call, contradicts the call, or is inconclusive. The on-field umpire then makes the final decision: either re-signaling a call that is standing or revoking a call that is being reversed and then making the corrected signal. If a team's challenge results in a reversed call, the team keep that challenge; they can continue to challenge throughout the innings until they make two failed challenges.
Response
The system has generally received positive response from players and coaches since its launching, however there has been some criticism as well. West Indies legend Joel Garner labeled the system a 'gimmick'.[3] Another West Indian Ramnaresh Sarwan said that he was not a supporter of the experimental referral system.[4] Former umpire Dickie Bird also criticized the system, saying it undermines the authority of on-field umpires.[5] Due to the lack of technology, some cricket boards like BCCI and ECB are not in favour of using the system.[6]
See also
Notes
References
- Umpire Decision Review System - A Guide.
External links
- www.icc-cricket.com – Full list of playing regulations relating to the implementation of the umpire decision review system is available on the website.
- ↑ Decision Review System set for debut. Cricketnext.in, 23. November 2009, abgerufen am 18. Februar 2010.
- ↑ Official debut for enhanced review system. Cricinfo, 23. November 2009, abgerufen am 18. Februar 2010.
- ↑ Garner labels review system as a 'gimmick', The Independent, Dec 10, 2009. Abgerufen am 18. Februar 2010
- ↑ Paul Weaver: Sarwan unhappy with umpire review system despite reprieve, Guardian, Dec 6, 2009. Abgerufen am 18. Februar 2010
- ↑ Dickie Bird criticises review system. Cricinfo, 7. Dezember 2009, abgerufen am 18. Februar 2010.
- ↑ BCCI to oppose Umpire Decision Review System. The Nation, 12. November 2009, abgerufen am 18. Februar 2010.