ISLAMABAD – For the first time in history, ICC uses new system for NO BALLSin cricket match.
Following the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football andtennis, the use of technology in sports has been highly encouraged by theinternational governing sports bodies.
Cricket, after the review-system, will now see TV umpires call no-ballsinstead of the on-field officials.
The recently concluded series between Pakistan and Australia saw the firstmatch surround itself with controversy after Pakistan bowled 21 no-ballsand none of them were called out by the on-field officials.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), this newly introducedsystem will be used on a trial basis starting from series between WestIndies and India.
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Throughout the trial, the third umpire will be responsible for monitoringevery ball bowled and identifying whether there has been any front footinfringement. If there has been an infringement on the front foot, thethird umpire will communicate this to the on-field umpire who willsubsequently call a no-ball.
The ICC further added that this trial basis will then be reviewed by thepanel to see its effectiveness and usefulness in the longer run.
The outcomes of the trial will be used to gauge whether the system has abeneficial impact on the accuracy of no ball decisions and whether it canbe implemented while minimizing disruption to the flow of the game.
