ICC welcomes introduction of ruling challenge system in Sri Lanka-India test

The umpires' word is still final but the new technology that allows players to challenge their rulings will only help them make the right decisions, an International Cricket Council official said Wednesday. Dave Richardson, the ICC's general manager of cricket, also said the ability of players to refer on-field decisions to a third umpire watching TV replays would remove any accusations of biased officiating. "The way we look at it is what's better or what's worst for the game," Richardson said. "The umpires making mistakes and being accused of cheating, teams threatening to leave the country and flying home and boards criticizing the umpires? Or a system where the umpire is given an opportunity to review his own decision and make a final decision himself ?" Richardson was speaking ahead of the first cricket test between Sri... [read full story]