rkmittal said – Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:58:53 -0000 ( Link )
During the recently concluded One Day and Test Match series between India and Sri Lanka, technology was used to a limited extent in cases where a doubtful LBW (Leg Before Wicket) decision by the onfield umpire was referred by one of the 2 sides(i.e the batting or the fielding) for final decision by the third umpire. However, the number of such referrals that could be made by either side per match/inning was limited. Almost 50% of the decisions made by the onfield umpires were reversed by the third umpire by making use of the technology. Notwithstanding objections from certain quarters, this lends support to the wide concern being raised at various levels in the Cricketing fraternity as to why full fledged use of the technology available to us today not be made with a view to impart more fairness and credibility to the game. We have already been using technology in case of almost all other decisions being made by the field umpires, viz. in cases of run outs, stumping, close/doubtful catches etc. I think that the technology should now cover LBW decisions also to remove the element of unfairness and avoidable uncertainty on account of human error from the game. What are your views in this regard?
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