Earlier, half of the ball would need to hit a zone between the centre of off and leg stumps. Photo: AFPEdinburgh: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System (DRS), which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league. Further details relating to the trial will be announced once finalised,” the ICC said. Further discussions on the plan of International Olympic Committee over cricket becoming an Olympic sport. “The trial is likely to be staged during one of the upcoming ODI series, and the third umpire will judge ‘no balls’ within a few seconds of the ball being delivered and communicate this to the on-field umpire.

Source: Mint July 03, 2016 10:41 UTC