The ICC has reversed its decision to make the Decision Review System mandatory, and reverted to the old method of letting the participating nations decide whether they wanted to adopt the technology or not. The decision comes on the back of India's tour of England in which the DRS didn't perform upto expectation.
ICC DRS System
A media release from the ICC said:
Following recent experiences and the resultant concern about the effectiveness of Hotspot, the ICC Executive Board decided to revert to its previous position to allow the participating nations to decide bi-laterally whether they wished to use the DRS. The ICC Executive Board however, supported the use of technology and its continued development and were encouraged by certain Members who were willing to use and work towards improving the technology.
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: 'Although the DRS improves correct umpire decisions by around five per cent and corrects any blatant errors, there are some who are not convinced by its reliability. We will continue to work with interested parties to improve the system while permitting the participating teams to decide whether they wish to use it or not.'
The ICC confirmed, however, that the DRS would continue to be used in all ICC global events, such as the World Cup.
Among other decision in the ICC Executive Board meeting in Dubai on October 10 2011, the new Associates and Affiliates qualifying system that would determine four teams to join the ten Full Members in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 was also approved.
The top two teams in the current eight team Associates and Affiliates ODI 50-over League played until October 2013 will progress automatically to the World Cup while the remaining six teams will join four other teams from the World Cricket League (i.e. teams placed 3rd and 4th in Division 2 and teams placed 1st and 2nd in Division 3) in a ten team qualifying event. The two finalists from this qualifying event will progress to the World Cup.
The Test Championship proposed for 2013 also appeared in serious doubt.
The ICC Executive Board confirmed their preference to host an ICC Test Championship in 2013 but recognized the significant commercial challenge in trying to replace the Champions Trophy. Without the support and consent of the ICC's broadcast partner, ESPN Star Sports, the financial implications on the Members and the development of the game would be significant.
Haroon Lorgat, the ICC Chief Executive, said: "It would be unfortunate if the Test Championship is delayed to 2017 but the board needs to balance several objectives."
ICC DRS System
A media release from the ICC said:
Following recent experiences and the resultant concern about the effectiveness of Hotspot, the ICC Executive Board decided to revert to its previous position to allow the participating nations to decide bi-laterally whether they wished to use the DRS. The ICC Executive Board however, supported the use of technology and its continued development and were encouraged by certain Members who were willing to use and work towards improving the technology.
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: 'Although the DRS improves correct umpire decisions by around five per cent and corrects any blatant errors, there are some who are not convinced by its reliability. We will continue to work with interested parties to improve the system while permitting the participating teams to decide whether they wish to use it or not.'
The ICC confirmed, however, that the DRS would continue to be used in all ICC global events, such as the World Cup.
Among other decision in the ICC Executive Board meeting in Dubai on October 10 2011, the new Associates and Affiliates qualifying system that would determine four teams to join the ten Full Members in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 was also approved.
The top two teams in the current eight team Associates and Affiliates ODI 50-over League played until October 2013 will progress automatically to the World Cup while the remaining six teams will join four other teams from the World Cricket League (i.e. teams placed 3rd and 4th in Division 2 and teams placed 1st and 2nd in Division 3) in a ten team qualifying event. The two finalists from this qualifying event will progress to the World Cup.
The Test Championship proposed for 2013 also appeared in serious doubt.
The ICC Executive Board confirmed their preference to host an ICC Test Championship in 2013 but recognized the significant commercial challenge in trying to replace the Champions Trophy. Without the support and consent of the ICC's broadcast partner, ESPN Star Sports, the financial implications on the Members and the development of the game would be significant.
Haroon Lorgat, the ICC Chief Executive, said: "It would be unfortunate if the Test Championship is delayed to 2017 but the board needs to balance several objectives."
