Apr 24, 2023
By: Rahul Verma
The Decision Review System (DRS) is a modern, technology-driven process utilized by both teams in a cricket match to aid the umpires or referees in making accurate decisions. With DRS, players also have the privilege to request a review by the third umpire to challenge a decision made by the on-field umpires.
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Test match in 2008 | ODI in January 2011 | T20I in October 2017
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India was the first team to participate in the trial of the DRS during their 2008 Test series in Sri Lanka. On July 23, 2008, former India batsman Virender Sehwag's lbw became the first overturned decision under the then-called Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS).
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After the on-field umpire makes a decision, the challenging team has a 15-second window to decide whether to opt for a DRS call.
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The fielding captain or the batsman declared out must signal a ‘T’ sign to the on-field umpire to request a decision review.
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When the on-field umpires determine that a request has not been made within the 15-second time limit, they will reject the Player Review request.
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The third umpire is equipped with Hawk-Eye, Ultra-Edge/Real-Time Snicko (RTS), and HotSpot technology to aid in their decision-making process.
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DRS rules have been updated to include a change in the LBW review, whereby the bails are now considered part of the 'wicket zone'. This alteration allows bowlers to receive LBW decisions in their favor.
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The scope of the DRS will now encompass no balls and wide balls, allowing players to challenge any decision related to these deliveries made by the on-field umpires.
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