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Technology In Cricket
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archie mac
International Coach
Thanks mateA well-written piece from Mr Ehlers IMO. Agree with pretty much all of it (though opinion expressed is minimal of course, suggestion of possibility is aplenty).
Good to see something touching on technology in areas other than that relating to Umpiring too.
I think that is the first time anyone has used my last name on this forum
Scaly piscine
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
With regards to rotation of umpires it depends how you do it. I think it is important that there's a fair balance for the two teams, as in you don't get one team having one 3rd umpire and the other getting someone different, it should be the same (roughly) for both sides. That is until any subjectivity is removed from the 3rd umpiring process, which is some way off as some people will see doubt in decisions whereas others will not.
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
You use it every time you post your email addy.Thanks mate
I think that is the first time anyone has used my last name on this forum
archie mac
International Coach
Yes good point, still I think it would be the best solution
Manee
Cricketer Of The Year
I am not too much of a fan of technology because it will be neglecting many of the things which the game grew up with. Batsman will no longer feel the need to go forward to many deliveries as it will not reduce the risk of being given out LBW. With every edge being given, batsman will start walking too, negating the need for umpires. Each decision will take time and the already slow game will be slower. This may even lead to the downfall of 50 over games for twenty20, oh dear!
The one aspect I feel umpires should be given an aid is that the third umpire can immediately inform them if they have made a shocker that EVERYONE but the umpire can see. For example, if the batsman has smacked it onto his pad or he is nowhere near a ball he is adjudged to have edged.
In the event that technology is seen to be the way forward, infrared goggles for umpires (like hotspot), would help a bit to see if a ball has clipped the edge of the bat or if it has hit the glove, arm or shoulder of the batsman (Tendulkar dismissal yesterday). That being said, it may be tedious with batsman showing off their shoulder to the umpire to prove it was not out. We do not want players influencing the umpires decisions too much.
The one aspect I feel umpires should be given an aid is that the third umpire can immediately inform them if they have made a shocker that EVERYONE but the umpire can see. For example, if the batsman has smacked it onto his pad or he is nowhere near a ball he is adjudged to have edged.
In the event that technology is seen to be the way forward, infrared goggles for umpires (like hotspot), would help a bit to see if a ball has clipped the edge of the bat or if it has hit the glove, arm or shoulder of the batsman (Tendulkar dismissal yesterday). That being said, it may be tedious with batsman showing off their shoulder to the umpire to prove it was not out. We do not want players influencing the umpires decisions too much.
Bodyline
Cricket Spectator
Technology defeats tradition
The Test match is basically untouched since Cricket began and so technology should stay away.
Umps are there for a reason. would be a shame if their opinions were overuled by a piece of wire or two.
You watch in 20 years or so they will scratch Umpires al together and just use Hawkeye for No-balls, wides and L.B's, and 3rd umpire type setups for run outs.
Long live the Umps!!!!
Toph
The Test match is basically untouched since Cricket began and so technology should stay away.
Umps are there for a reason. would be a shame if their opinions were overuled by a piece of wire or two.
You watch in 20 years or so they will scratch Umpires al together and just use Hawkeye for No-balls, wides and L.B's, and 3rd umpire type setups for run outs.
Long live the Umps!!!!
Toph
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
I must ask.
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
Really, reducing lbw risk isn't the only reason batsmen play on the front-foot, is it?
You say batsmen walking becoming commonplace like it's a bad thing! If every batsman knows he's got no chance of getting away with a nick or glove, he won't try to, and for me nothing better could happen.
Also, will increased walking not reduce the need for a time-wasting decision?
archie mac
International Coach
Good point, walking can only be good for cricket
Bodyline
Cricket Spectator
Is England Cukoo land Richard?
Bodyline
Cricket Spectator
Untouched as far as rule changes and stuff i mean, are you in high school yet?
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
Nope, it's an imaginary place.
I know, and that's patently false, the rules have been changed any number of times.
No, I left it 5 years ago.
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Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
You left secondary school at 15? 
Bodyline
Cricket Spectator
Richard
Anyway my Aussies rule, and you know it
Who can beat them??
If you read my original message Dick it sais BASICALLY untouched not TOTALLY untouched!
Anyway my Aussies rule, and you know it
Who can beat them??
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
And I disagree that they're basically untouched.
Which has what to do with anything?Anyway my Aussies rule, and you know it
Who can beat them??
Bodyline
Cricket Spectator
Well Dick if you would like to name every rule change since Cricket began in Sussex, England in 1697, Go right ahead you literal twit.
I mentioned my Aussies just to remind you of who rules the Cricket roost mate!
Haven't you got a badminton match to attend?
