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The Citizen
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
OPINION: The absence of DRS technology in Zimbabwe is unacceptable
Young SA batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius seemingly benefitted because the system isn't being used in the two-Test series. There is no Decision Review System in use in the Test series between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe. Picture:To walk or not to walk? That is the question that has again come up following Lhuan-dre Pretorius scoring 153 on debut for the Proteas against Zimbabwe after he seemingly nicked a ball to the wicket-keeper when on just 30, but wasn't given out by the on-field umpire. This went down on day one of the first Test between the teams in Bulawayo on Saturday. The match is being played without the use of the Decision Review System (DRS), a standard now in almost all top-level men's international cricket. Without DRS, neither team can challenge the umpire's decisions — not edges behind or LBW appeals. No DRS in use While there is no clear explanation why DRS isn't being used in this Test series in Zimbabwe, it seems the high operational costs have delayed its rollout in the country. It is not the first time DRS isn't being used in Zimbabwe. On Saturday in Bulawayo, with Pretorius on 30 and the Proteas in trouble at 68/4, the batter seemingly nicked the ball to the wicket-keeper – it can be heard on the audio – and despite a big appeal, the umpire didn't give Pretorius out. The batter stood rooted to his crease. Pretorius went on to score 153 and the Proteas declared their innings closed on 418/9. How different things could have been had Pretorius been given out, or had DRS been in use. There have been other decisions in the Test – nicks and LBW appeals – that with DRS in use would have been referred to a third umpire, and possibly some overturned. It boggles the mind that any Test match now is played without DRS in place. It's not acceptable, though this is how cricket was once played, without any technology assisting in decisions of players being given out or not. It is much better having DRS in place because for the most part the correct decisions are made, and that's all we all want. Some players walk, others say it's up to the umpire to make the decision, whether they know they've nicked it or not. Pretorius might have got lucky, but well done to him for making the most of the reprieve.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
WI vs AUS, 1st Test: West Indies coach Darren Sammy fined for criticising TV umpire
West Indies coach Daren Sammy has been fined 15% of his match fee after publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. The sanction followed Sammy's post-play press conference on Day 2, where he called for consistency in Decision Review System (DRS) rulings after a series of contentious calls at Kensington Oval. Sammy expressed frustration that his side was on the 'sharp end of the stick' for two caught behind decisions that had been referred to Holdstock which saw Australia batter Travis Head given not out, while West Indies wicketkeeper batter Shai Hop was adjudicated out. RELATED: Australia crushes West Indies to win opening Test in Barbados The West Indies coach also referenced two contrasting leg-before-wicket referrals involving the host's skipper Roston Chase and Australia's Cameron Green. 'When there's doubt in something, just be consistent across the board,' he said. 'From the images that we're seeing, the decisions are not fair enough for both teams... I just want fairness.' The 41-year-old, in his first match as West Indies' Test team coach, pleaded guilty to breaching the ICC's code of conduct for 'public criticism of, or inappropriate comment' toward a match official. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was also fined 15 per cent of his fee for his send-off to Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Day 1. Australia won the first Test by 159 runs to take a 1-0 series lead. The second Test begins Thursday in Grenada.
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First Post
a day ago
- Sport
- First Post
West Indies coach Daren Sammy fined for criticising TV umpire after DRS controversy
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has been fined 15% of his match fee for publicly criticising TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Sammy called for consistency in DRS decisions after several controversial calls. read more Daren Sammy has been fined after he criticised TV umpire over certain decisions. Image: Reuters BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: West Indies coach Daren Sammy has been fined 15% of his match fee after publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first test against Australia in Barbados. The sanction followed Sammy's post-play press conference on day two, where he called for consistency in Decision Review System (DRS) rulings after a series of contentious calls at Kensington Oval. Sammy expressed frustration that his side were on the 'sharp end of the stick' for two caught behind decisions that had been referred to Holdstock which saw Australia batter Travis Head given not out, while West Indies wicketkeeper batter Shai Hop was adjudicated out. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The West Indies coach also referenced two contrasting lbw referrals involving the host's skipper Roston Chase and Australia's Cameron Green. 'When there's doubt in something, just be consistent across the board,' he said. 'From the images that we're seeing, the decisions are not fair enough for both teams… I just want fairness.' The 41-year-old, in his first test as West Indies' test team coach, pleaded guilty to breaching the ICC's code of conduct for 'public criticism of, or inappropriate comment' toward a match official. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was also fined 15% of his fee for his send-off to Australian skipper Pat Cummins on day one. Australia won the first test by 159 runs to take a 1-0 series lead. The second test begins Thursday in Grenada.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
WI vs AUS: Daren Sammy fined for fiery umpire outburst during Test match
West Indies cricket coach Daren Sammy has been fined 15% of his match fee for publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first test against Australia in Barbados, after expressing concerns about inconsistent Decision Review System rulings on day two. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 41-year-old Sammy, in his first test as West Indies' coach, faced sanctions after his post-play press conference where he questioned several contentious DRS decisions at Kensington Oval. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The controversy centered around two caught behind decisions involving Australia's Travis Head, who was given not out, and West Indies' Shai Hop, who was ruled out. Sammy also highlighted contrasting lbw referrals involving Roston Chase and Australia's . India Add Spin Option Ahead of 2nd Test | All Eyes on Team Balance "When there's doubt in something, just be consistent across the board," Sammy said. "From the images that we're seeing, the decisions are not fair enough for both teams... I just want fairness." Sammy pleaded guilty to breaching the ICC's code of conduct for making inappropriate comments about a match official. Quiz: In a separate incident, West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales was also fined 15% of his match fee for his send-off to Australian captain on day one. The disciplinary actions came during a match that saw Australia secure a 159-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams will now head to Grenada for the second test, which begins Thursday.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Daren Sammy fined for criticizing TV umpire during first test
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — West Indies coach Daren Sammy has been fined 15% of his match fee after publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first test against Australia in Barbados. The sanction followed Sammy's post-play press conference on day two, where he called for consistency in Decision Review System (DRS) rulings after a series of contentious calls at Kensington Oval. Sammy expressed frustration that his side were on the 'sharp end of the stick' for two caught behind decisions that had been referred to Holdstock which saw Australia batter Travis Head given not out, while West Indies wicketkeeper batter Shai Hop was adjudicated out. The West Indies coach also referenced two contrasting lbw referrals involving the host's skipper Roston Chase and Australia's Cameron Green. 'When there's doubt in something, just be consistent across the board,' he said. 'From the images that we're seeing, the decisions are not fair enough for both teams… I just want fairness.' The 41-year-old, in his first test as West Indies' test team coach, pleaded guilty to breaching the ICC's code of conduct for 'public criticism of, or inappropriate comment' toward a match official. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was also fined 15% of his fee for his send-off to Australian skipper Pat Cummins on day one. Australia won the first test by 159 runs to take a 1-0 series lead. The second test begins Thursday in Grenada. ___ AP cricket:
