We need an alternative, ball tracking technology isn’t that ready: Harsha Bhogle. On February 19, Bhogle underlined the need for an alternative, claiming that the present ball-tracking system is inadequate.
During a heated argument over the contentious Umpire’s Call in cricket, renowned cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle chimed in. On February 19, Bhogle underlined the need for an alternative, claiming that the present ball-tracking system is inadequate.
In a social media post, Harsha Bhogle join the argument over whether Umpire’s Call should be discontinue. Emphasizing the importance of an alternative owing to the limits of existing ball tracking technology.
“Many powerful people want to get rid of Umpire’s Call. But we need an alternative. Some of the ball hitting any portion of the stump isn’t good enough, and it’s not an option currently because ball tracking technology isn’t quite ready. “I’m eager to hear ideas that will lead to better outcomes,” Harsha wrote on ‘X’.
This issue gathered traction after England Test captain Ben Stokes advocated for the removal of the Umpire’s Call from the Decision Review System (DRS). Stokes’ statements came after Zak Crawley was given out LBW on Umpire’s Call. Which caused uncertainty because the side believed the ball did not strike the stumps based on the DRS replay.
Following India’s overwhelming victory over England in the third Test in Rajkot, Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum spoke with Crowe.
“He (match referee Jeff Crowe) was telling us about how it decide to give out when the ball did not contact the stumps during the DRS replay. “The ball did not hit the stumps on the replay,” Stokes stated, adding light on his chat with match referee Jeff Crowe, as reported by Cricbuzz.
“Apparently, the figures indicate that its striking the stumps, but the visual was incorrec. I’m not sure what happened there. “I think when people in charge say something went wrong, that’s enough,” Stokes added.
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My personal opinion is if the ball is hitting the stumps, it is hitting the stumps: Stokes
Stokes also discussed Umpire’s Call, expressing a firm belief that if the ball makes contact with the stumps, it should be considered as such. He argued for the elimination of the Umpire’s Call, citing the importance of transparency in decision-making.
“It’s not something you can pinpoint as a result of the game. There are so many things involved. When you are on the losing end of those decisions, it hurts, but it is part of the game. You want them to go your way; sometimes they do, sometimes not.
“You only want a level playing field. Umpires have a very difficult job as it is, especially in India when the ball is whirling. My own belief is that if the ball hits the stumps, it is striking the stumps. To be completely honest, they should take away the umpire’s call. “I don’t want to get too deep into it because it sounds like we’re moaning and saying that’s why we lost the Test match,” he said.
The dispute over Umpire’s Call spurred Paul Hawkins, the inventor of Hawk-Eye’s ball-tracking technology, to strongly defend the system. Hawkins defended the technology’s accuracy, claiming that there is less than a one percent chance of it being incorrect.
As the cricket world grapples with these issues, the cry for reform becomes louder. The discussions around Umpire’s Call underline the significance of developing a viable alternative that assures fairness and precision in cricket decision-making. The cricketing community is looking for a solution that strikes a balance between technological complexity and the essence of the game.
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