News for '-decision-review-system'

India-New Zealand series to debut DRS's new 'Sonic' technology

India-New Zealand series to debut DRS's new 'Sonic' technology

Rediff.com2 days ago

Virtual Eye will now provide the full suite of DRS technology to assist umpires and enhance the viewing experience during India's tour of New Zealand involving five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.

40 Years Since The Chennai Tied Test!

40 Years Since The Chennai Tied Test!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

The only previous tie had occurred at Brisbane back in December 1960 between Australia and the West Indies. In the 40 years since the Madras Test, there have been 1,583 Test matches. But there has never again been a tie.

Smith's honest DRS admission after lucky escape

Smith's honest DRS admission after lucky escape

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Australia's top-scorer Steve Smith admitted he believed he nicked the ball during a DRS review on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, despite the not-out decision being upheld. His crucial innings of 71 helped Australia reach 198, but Bangladesh finished the day strongly at 96 for one, trailing by 102 runs.

Afghanistan coach Richard Pybus admits team's DRS rustiness

Afghanistan coach Richard Pybus admits team's DRS rustiness

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus admitted his team's "rusty" performance in making correct DRS calls, citing a lack of conviction and poor decision-making during matches against India, which cost them crucial wickets. He also offered insights into the rigorous review process for on-field umpires.

IPL 2026: Captains To Review Impact Player, DRS Rules

IPL 2026: Captains To Review Impact Player, DRS Rules

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

IPL captains will meet with the BCCI to discuss important rules and regulations for the upcoming tournament, including the impact substitute rule, code of conduct, and DRS enhancements.

Vengsarkar slams Umpire Decision Review System

Vengsarkar slams Umpire Decision Review System

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Former Test captain and Chief Selector Dilip Vengsarkar on Thursday cautioned the International Cricket Council not to proceed with plans to introduce the Umpire Decision Review System without putting in place a fool-proof technology.

Exclusive: WC to use Umpire Decision Review System

Exclusive: WC to use Umpire Decision Review System

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Harish Kotian reveals how next year's cricket World Cup, to be played on the sub-continent, will use the Umpire Decision Review System. A Rediff.com exclusive!

Decision review system no longer mandatory: ICC

Decision review system no longer mandatory: ICC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Cricket's controversial decision review system (DRS) will no longer be mandatory and its use will be left to bilateral agreements between participating boards, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Decision review system no longer mandatory: ICC

Decision review system no longer mandatory: ICC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Cricket's controversial decision review system (DRS) will no longer be mandatory and its use will be left to bilateral agreements between participating boards, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Decision Review System recommended for all Tests

Decision Review System recommended for all Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The International Cricket Council's rule-making committee recommended unanimously on Wednesday the adoption of the Decision Review System (DRS) in all international matches.

Video: Dhoni slams Umpire Decision Review System

Video: Dhoni slams Umpire Decision Review System

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

India's captain Mahendra Singh minced no words about the UDRS after the Ian Bell incident during the World Cup Group B match between India and England, which ended in a tie.

Rueful Root brings up Decision Review System debate

Rueful Root brings up Decision Review System debate

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Two debatable decisions went against England in the first Test against India at Trent Bridge and middle-order batsman Joe Root said it was "little frustrating" to play without the Decision Review System.

'I'm bad at DRS': Kuldeep reveals why Rohit saves him

'I'm bad at DRS': Kuldeep reveals why Rohit saves him

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav admitted that he is "bad with DRS" appeals after his hilarious banter with senior pro Rohit Sharma formed a nice, little subplot of India's series-clinching victory against South Africa in the third ODI in Visakhapatnam.

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

He said he might have reviewed the caught-behind decision himself had he been given out -- but not with great confidence.

Umpire decision review system for India-SL Tests

Umpire decision review system for India-SL Tests

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

An umpire decision review system will be put on trial during India's three-Test series against Sri Lanka, which will entitle a player to request the on-field match officials to reconsider their decision. Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Niranjan Shah said the Board has agreed to the trial of the system in the Test series, starting July 23.

Kohli open to discussion on controversial Decision Review System

Kohli open to discussion on controversial Decision Review System

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

In a departure from the stand taken by his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has said that he is open to discussions on the implementation of the controversial Decision Review System with his teammates.

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The over rate has been a big talking point in the series and the frequent for ball change is making matters worse. Bumrah said the hot weather should be taken into account before taking action on slow over rate.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

Ashwin's latest take on DRS

Ashwin's latest take on DRS

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Ashwin's observation was spot on because in earlier days, umpires hardly gave a batter out if he had plonked his front foot forward, using pad as the first line of defence while tucking the bat behind the pads.

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

ICC amends stumping, concussion substitute rules

ICC amends stumping, concussion substitute rules

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

ICC has effected a notable change in playing conditions, as per which the umpires henceforth will only assess the side-on replays for stumping without considering the caught-behind scenario during the Decision Review System (DRS) referrals.

Stokes: Remove Umpire's Call!

Stokes: Remove Umpire's Call!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'If the ball's hitting the stumps, the ball's hitting the stumps. I think that should take away the umpire's call.'

Was David Warner robbed of his wicket?

Was David Warner robbed of his wicket?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'Annoyed' Warner wants more DRS transparency

When Rohit Lost His Cool

When Rohit Lost His Cool

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

When Rohit saw the footage on the big screen, he appeared annoyed with Chahal and wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik.

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Paceman Josh Little picked up Ireland's second hat-trick in T20 internationals when he grabbed a trio of New Zealand victims at the T20 World Cup on Friday.

Controversy over Poor Umpiring and DRS Outage

Controversy over Poor Umpiring and DRS Outage

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Chennai Super Kings suffered due to a dubious on-field umpiring call after a short-circuit at the Wankhede Stadium

Controversy over Poor Umpiring and DRS Outage

Controversy over Poor Umpiring and DRS Outage

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Chennai Super Kings suffered due to a dubious on-field umpiring call after a short-circuit at the Wankhede Stadium

DRS to make debut in T20 World Cup

DRS to make debut in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Decision Review System (DRS) will make its debut in the men's T20 World Cup to be held in Oman and UAE starting this month, after the ICC approved its usage in the tournament.

A first: DRS to be used in Ranji semifinal between Saurashtra and Gujarat

A first: DRS to be used in Ranji semifinal between Saurashtra and Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

BCCI's general manager of cricket Saba Karim had said the limited use of DRS was always planned for the Ranji Trophy semifinals and not from the knockout stages.

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The collective brilliance of the Indian XI in the 2023 World Cup makes a compelling case for each player to be considered for inclusion in every World XI.

Wankhede DRS Controversy Grows Louder

Wankhede DRS Controversy Grows Louder

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'It was astonishing that DRS was unavailable due to a power cut. It's such a big league that a generator can be used. Whatever software there was, that could have been run with power generated through backup.'

Umpire's call in DRS creating lot of confusion: Kohli

Umpire's call in DRS creating lot of confusion: Kohli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli criticised the fiercely-debated umpire's call in the Decision Review System, saying it is creating a lot of confusion and LBW dismissals should be based solely on whether the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee has recommended that the concept of umpire's call rule in the Decision Review System should stay, citing that the ball-tracking technology is not going to be 100 per cent correct.

Why Team India was upset with this DRS review...

Why Team India was upset with this DRS review...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Indian players were visibly irked after a controversial Decision Review System (DRS) call, which went in favour of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar as he survived a close leg before shout against Ravichandran Ashwin.

'There are improvements to be made with regards to DRS'

'There are improvements to be made with regards to DRS'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

England coach Andy Flower allowed himself a rare smile after his side retained the Ashes but the decision review system is prompting headaches and he wants the authorities to sort it out.

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The MCC's World Cricket Committee which includes greats like Shane Warne, Kumar Sangakkara, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, recently discussed the controversial umpire's call aspect of the Decision Review System.

Is Oz media right in slamming BCCI's resistance to DRS?

Is Oz media right in slamming BCCI's resistance to DRS?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Board of Cricket Control in India's (BCCI) continuous opposition to the use of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) has drawn flak from the Australian media.