I think UDRS is good, but has been implemented without common sence. Let me give 2 examples: 1. Trott's catch against WI: He caught on the boundary and claimed it to be clean. The available replays did not show any evidence of boundary line (Rope, Cardboard prisms) being disturbed. Trott said he did not touch the rope. Why was it declared a 6? This is just because the camera could not capture any frame where there is a clear gap between the rope and Trott. That does not mean Trott touched the rope. Now the good old benefit of doubt was given to the batsman. My point: There was no evidence of any disturbance of the rope, cardboard prisms. Then where is the doubt? 2. Ian Bell's survival: Nobody knew the 2.5 m rule before it happened. That means UDRS was implemented without proper briefing. Later some umpires ignored 2.5 m rule. What it means is such a situtation was never cotemplated in the trials.
There are many such issues with UDRS. Unless all of them have ironed out, there will be opposition for the same. I think it is introduced for this WC in a hurry.
Re: UDRS is just missing common sence
by Against Pseudos on Mar 23, 2011 04:56 AM
:) "..the camera could NOT capture any frame where there is a clear gap between the rope and Trott."
Is that not a doubt? :)
Whereas some umpires might have ignored the 2.5 m rule; it very much has been there; and many cricket fans knew it courtesy cricinfo; when the "BCCI against UDRS" episode came up before the SA series. The article mentioned inventor of Hawkeye who said that the 2.5 m rule was actually there as the "margin of error" in the computer simulation of the projected path would be significant enough to leave the decision to the on-field umpire. This was actually a safeguard in the system, coz if you notice, BCCI has been maintaining all along that Hawkeye is NOT AT ALL accurate, hence they reject it. What was funny was that N Srinivasan took the first opportunity to inform ICC that Hawkeye was absolutely accurate even at 2.5 m the moment India could take advantage of that decision... :)
The DRS system has just been introduced and it should be given some fair trial before passing any adverse judgement. One cannot expect overnight 100% efficacy of the system right from the word go.But it is a fact the % of right decisions have improved substantially and the teams can play w/o fear that any single crucial decision would completely change the result one way or the other the way it has been happening earlier.The DRS has had one or two very positive effects.The umpires would be very careful not to get their decisions overturned and this would automatically improve umpiring standards by several notches.Even faintest 'nick' catches can be better judged and players may think twice before staying on for the opposing team to ask for review.Overall,there would be some instances where the review might not be conclusive but still the number of wrong decisions will certainly be reduced.
Re: UDRS NEEDS TO BE PERFECTED TROUGH PRACTICE
by deep deep on Mar 22, 2011 01:51 PM
ICC should have think twice to make such kind of decisions of [UDRS] in such a mega event that also in world cup which comes in 4 ys gap, a silly mistake by the officals and the game can go either way. one wrong decision for a team now and the team will be out of the tournament so ICC be carefull for the pathetic decision.
Re: Re: UDRS NEEDS TO BE PERFECTED TROUGH PRACTICE
by S Shrikanth on Mar 22, 2011 04:00 PM
Do you think the umpires can not give wrong decisions? Thats why UDRS has been brought.
Re: Re: Re: UDRS NEEDS TO BE PERFECTED TROUGH PRACTICE
by deep deep on Mar 22, 2011 04:08 PM
But if UDRS is getting used and 3rd Umpire is using the technology and giving the call again on, ON-FIELD UMPIRE THEN WHAT IS THE USE OF IT.
Re: UDRS NEEDS TO BE PERFECTED TROUGH PRACTICE
by Sarangarajan TS on Mar 22, 2011 01:35 PM
Yes DRS system has to be given a fair trial before the jury is out. But as Dhoni said that there should not be mixing technology with human interpretation like that happened with Bell's decision and Asoka de silva' decision against Irish player.Over all the introduction has reduced blunders.
Re: Re: UDRS NEEDS TO BE PERFECTED TROUGH PRACTICE
by Against Pseudos on Mar 23, 2011 04:58 AM
TS:
:) well said.... the computer should give the decision automatically... Else there will be mixing technology with "human interpretation" as you rightly pointed out.... :)
No need for Third Umpires or On field umpires which is most dangerous as it mixes humans in the process which is most unwanted... :)
i paid rs 150 on my airtel digital tv connection to watch the cricket matches in h.d. .. more than the clarity of matches i am happy that i dont have to view any advertisements....what a relief...will subscribe to any such thing for ipl also.... its time to move on from cable connections to dth providers...but one thing is sure...prepare to get looted for quality in return
Re: Semi 4 me
by S Shrikanth on Mar 22, 2011 11:58 AM
Yes, the huge overdoze of commercials eating the first and last ball of the over and the replays is making the matches less interesting to watch.
Re: Re: Semi 4 me
by sgindiasg@rediffmail.com on Mar 22, 2011 12:10 PM
only in India you donot have choice of choosing between non-commercial and commerical telecast. In SG we can choose.
Re: Re: Semi 4 me
by Sujatha on Mar 22, 2011 12:05 PM
On my TV i can see all the 6 deliveries of an over in the world cup so far i could see. What you say was a problem before or may be it's your TV.
Re: Re: Re: Semi 4 me
by S Shrikanth on Mar 22, 2011 01:47 PM
You are lucky. Seems you have subscribed to some expensive plan from your DTH operator. :-)
Re: My views for Semis
by maheshwar metri on Mar 22, 2011 12:20 PM
Hahaha.... Semis between Group C & E and D & F, But 1.India in E group and Pakistan in C group. than its possible Pakistan Vs Srilanka India Vs South Africa
Re: dhoni...
by S Shrikanth on Mar 22, 2011 11:55 AM
You can not expect a batsman batting at No. 7 to score centuries in every match when the top 3 batsmen eating the first 40 overs of a 50 over match.
Re: Re: dhoni...
by anaida raza on Mar 22, 2011 12:41 PM
When somebody is not capable of scoring big innings frequently. He is not sent at top of the order. Only best batsman are chosen there. OR swing bouncedance will start there.