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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has had its way. One more time.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has had to succumb to pressure from its member nation. One more time.
After its two-day meeting, the ICC acceded to the BCCIs demand for a review on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) and reversed its earlier decision of making it mandatory for all international cricket. It reverted to its previous position of allowing the participating teams to settle it bilaterally.
The latest decision comes three months after the ICC made DRS mandatory at its annual conference in Hong Kong. Following recent experiences and the resultant concern about the effectiveness of HotSpot, the ICC decided to revert to its previous position , ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Tuesday.
The ICC also conceded concerns over the accuracy of the technology. Although the DRS improves correct umpire decisions by around 5% 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, Lorgat added.
The ICCs decision empowers the BCCI not to have the system for any of Indias matches, although there is every chance that the system will be used in every other part of the cricketing world. In the immediate future, the system will not be used for the five-match ODI series against England starting on Friday. The system wont be used when the West Indies tour India in November for a full-fledged series.
The BCCIs position will be tested when the team travels to Australia in December. The Australian players, Cricket Australia and media have been strong supporters of the system and it remains to be seen how the BCCI will handle the resistance from the Aussies.
The ICC has also hinted that its much-publicised World Test Championship next June may not materialise, after all. Its broadcasters, ESPN Star Sports, are not too convinced about the revenue potential of a Test championship if India were not to qualify. Currently, India areranked No 3 and the top four teams make the grade. Besides, the Test championship would replace the Champions Trophy often known as the mini-World Cup which is a money-spinner. According sources, ESPN pays $70 million for one edition of the Champions Trophy. It may not be willing spare that much for a Test event.
The ICC confirmed their preference to host a Test Championship in 2013 but recognised the significant commercial challenge in trying to replace the Champions Trophy. Without the support and consent of ESPN Star Sports, the financial implications on the members and the development of the game would be significant, Lorgat said, indicating the ICC may be forced to delay the championship till 2017.
BCCI has its way as ICC says DRS not mandatory - Sport - DNA
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has had to succumb to pressure from its member nation. One more time.
After its two-day meeting, the ICC acceded to the BCCIs demand for a review on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) and reversed its earlier decision of making it mandatory for all international cricket. It reverted to its previous position of allowing the participating teams to settle it bilaterally.
The latest decision comes three months after the ICC made DRS mandatory at its annual conference in Hong Kong. Following recent experiences and the resultant concern about the effectiveness of HotSpot, the ICC decided to revert to its previous position , ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Tuesday.
The ICC also conceded concerns over the accuracy of the technology. Although the DRS improves correct umpire decisions by around 5% 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, Lorgat added.
The ICCs decision empowers the BCCI not to have the system for any of Indias matches, although there is every chance that the system will be used in every other part of the cricketing world. In the immediate future, the system will not be used for the five-match ODI series against England starting on Friday. The system wont be used when the West Indies tour India in November for a full-fledged series.
The BCCIs position will be tested when the team travels to Australia in December. The Australian players, Cricket Australia and media have been strong supporters of the system and it remains to be seen how the BCCI will handle the resistance from the Aussies.
The ICC has also hinted that its much-publicised World Test Championship next June may not materialise, after all. Its broadcasters, ESPN Star Sports, are not too convinced about the revenue potential of a Test championship if India were not to qualify. Currently, India areranked No 3 and the top four teams make the grade. Besides, the Test championship would replace the Champions Trophy often known as the mini-World Cup which is a money-spinner. According sources, ESPN pays $70 million for one edition of the Champions Trophy. It may not be willing spare that much for a Test event.
The ICC confirmed their preference to host a Test Championship in 2013 but recognised the significant commercial challenge in trying to replace the Champions Trophy. Without the support and consent of ESPN Star Sports, the financial implications on the members and the development of the game would be significant, Lorgat said, indicating the ICC may be forced to delay the championship till 2017.
BCCI has its way as ICC says DRS not mandatory - Sport - DNA
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