BCCI relents on DRS, to use it on trial basis in Test series vs England | Cricket - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

BCCI relents on DRS, to use it on trial basis in Test series vs England

ByAFP, New Delhi
Oct 21, 2016 03:38 PM IST

The board’s stance has softened after Test captain Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble expressed their openness to experiment with the technology.

India ended its long-standing opposition on Friday to cricket’s Decision Review System (DRS), announcing it would be included on a trial basis in next month’s Test series against England.

The BCCI will use DRS on a trial basis during England’s Test tour of India, starting November 9.(Getty Images)
The BCCI will use DRS on a trial basis during England’s Test tour of India, starting November 9.(Getty Images)

The Indian cricket board’s president Anurag Thakur said that its major concerns had been addressed by upgrades to the system which has been used by other Test-playing countries for the best part of a decade.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will deploy the DRS “in toto in the forthcoming series between India and England... on a trial basis to evaluate the improvements made to the system over a period of time,” Thakur said in a statement.

“We recognise the enhanced role of technology in sport and BCCI will lead such initiatives in coming days, and enrich the viewer experience.”

Read | Better late than never: India warms up to the Decision Referral System

According to the BCCI, the significant changes to the system include the introduction of high-speed ultramotion cameras for predicting the path of the ball and Ultra Edge, which will help in determining the frame of impact.

India, which accounts for the lion’s share of global cricket revenues, has been suspicious of the DRS since making a number of unsuccessful referrals during the 2008 Test series with Sri Lanka, when the technology was on trial.

The DRS uses ball-tracking, high-audio technology known as snicko and ‘hotspot’ thermal imaging to verify umpires’ decisions.

It was made optional, rather than compulsory, at India’s insistence but most other cricketing nations including England and Australia have supported the system.

While the review system applies during ICC tournaments such as the one-day World Cup, for bilateral series it is a matter of agreement between the two teams.

It is no secret that Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had his reservations against the DRS while current limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has also opposed it, saying technology should be used only if it was 100% accurate. But the Board’s stance has softened after Test captain Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble expressed their openness to experiment with the technology.

The first Test between India and England will be played in Rajkot from November 9-13.

(With inputs from PTI)

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away!- Login Now!
Catch all the Latest Cricket News, Live Cricket Score and IPL 2024 Schedule, match updates along with Cricket Schedule, Purple Cap in IPL 2024, Orange Cap in IPL 2024 and other related updates on Hindustan Times Website and APPs
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On