The role of a wicketkeeper in cricket has always been multifaceted. From agile glovework behind the stumps to tactical decisions and motivating the team, they are the silent guardians of the field. But as the game evolves, so does the role of the keeper. The advent of the DRS (Decision Review System) highlighted the wicketkeeper’s […]

In a high-stakes IPL 2024 encounter, Delhi Capitals’ captain, Rishabh Pant, found himself at the center of a pivotal moment when he hesitated to call for a review after Kolkata Knight Riders’ opener Sunil Narine nicked a delivery. Pant’s delayed decision potentially cost his team a crucial wicket, allowing Narine to capitalize on the missed […]

After a promising start, India faced frustration as England’s Joe Root and Ben Foakes constructed a resilient partnership, thwarting India’s attempts to wrap up the England innings swiftly. Despite India reducing England to 112/5, Root and Foakes steadied the ship with a century stand, denying India the breakthrough they sought. Joe Root and Foakes steered […]

On Day 4 of the second Test between India and England, confusion reigned supreme as Ravichandran Ashwin was denied his 500th Test wicket due to a perplexing Decision Review System (DRS) call. The incident unfolded in the second session of the fourth day in Vizag. India’s off-spinner, Ravichandran  Ashwin, appeared to dismiss England’s Tom Hartley […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented a significant modification to on-field umpire stumping referrals, addressing loopholes that were being exploited by fielding sides to conserve reviews. The alteration now specifically focuses on side-on replays for on-field umpire stumping reviews, excluding examinations of caught-behind scenarios. Previously, a successful stumping appeal prompted the third umpire to […]

During the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand, former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik added a touch of humor to the cricketing conversation by comparing the DRS (Decision Review System) to the “Dhoni Review System.” The DRS is a technology-driven tool that allows teams to challenge on-field decisions made by the […]

Former international umpire Ian Gould supports the removal of ‘umpire’s call’ from the Decision Review System (DRS). The former English cricketer is in agreement with the idea of removing  ‘umpire’s call’  and bringing a change within the DRS system. Gould said to BBC on the same and said, “To me, you have to have DRS […]

In the recently concluded five-match Test series between the hosts England and the visitors India, both teams had tough experiences with the Decision Review System (DRS).   While the DRS is now the regular part in international cricket, it is very important for each team to use it wisely. One successful or unsuccessful review can […]

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is going to introduce the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS or DRS) from its new season that will begin on January 5, 2019. Also, the players draft will be held on October 25, 2018.   The sixth edition of BPL (2018/19 BPL) has been scheduled to be played from January 5 […]

During the 31st match of the 11th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Bengaluru, chasing 168 runs to win, Mumbai Indians was wrecked by the meld of Umesh Yadav and DRS (Decision Review System). After Rohit Sharma won the toss and put the Royal […]