Shounak
Banned
We've been hearing so much about bad umpiring decisions, but what has been done about it? No doubt the umpires make lots of calls, most of which are correct. However, the incorrect decisions can seriously affect the outcome of a match. Got me thinking of a rule that will make things much fairer and will ensure the outcome of a match is solely determined by the quality of cricket played.
My suggestion is that each team has three chances to appeal the umpires decision per innings. For example, a bowler may get the batsmen plumb but if it's given not out, should be able to refer it to the hawk-eye. Conversely if a batsmen knows that he didn't get any bat on a caught behind, he should also be able to appeal it. Three strikes per team would mean cricket is moving with the times but is not getting too carried away with technology. Hawk-eye and similar technology should be used to enhance the game further, not just act as entertainment for the home viewer and match referee.
Thoughts?
My suggestion is that each team has three chances to appeal the umpires decision per innings. For example, a bowler may get the batsmen plumb but if it's given not out, should be able to refer it to the hawk-eye. Conversely if a batsmen knows that he didn't get any bat on a caught behind, he should also be able to appeal it. Three strikes per team would mean cricket is moving with the times but is not getting too carried away with technology. Hawk-eye and similar technology should be used to enhance the game further, not just act as entertainment for the home viewer and match referee.
Thoughts?