Kumble said: “The Cricket Committee had an excellent discussion around Umpire’s Call and analysed its use extensively. The interim Covid-19 regulations that were introduced in 2020 to allow international cricket to resume as quickly and safely as possible will continue to be applied. These were as follows:* The flexibility to be able to appoint home umpires where neutral umpires were previously required. The committees noted the excellent performances by the home umpires over the past nine months but encouraged the more widespread appointment of neutral Elite Panel umpires whenever circumstances allow. It was decided that Test and ODI status shall be permanently awarded to all Full Member women’s teams.

Source: The Nation April 01, 2021 18:56 UTC