More technology introduced in cricket World Cup

Umpires at the ongoing cricket World Cup here are using earphones to hear faint edges from the bat, ensuring more correct decision. But the development means that technology has made further inroads into the officials' independent domain.

The use of stump microphone technology, which is being used in all 24 second round matches in the West Indies, is a move designed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ensure that even more decisions are correct.

"The use of this technology should ensure that that our top umpires get even more decisions correct," said ICC general manager (cricket) David Richardson.

"In many instances, if it is particularly windy or in noisy grounds, it can be extremely difficult to hear faint edges from 22 yards away. By linking to the stump microphones umpires now have that luxury and this should ensure even more correct decisions."

The decision will remain with on-field umpire without the need for referral to the third umpire. The use of this technology was approved by the ICC chief executives' committee for use in all ICC events and, where feasible, in bilateral series.

This technology has previously been used during matches in the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy and also in selected bilateral series, most notably India's tour of Pakistan in 2004.

The technology for this is provided by Murray Tregonning & Associates who developed the MatchCom system of communication between officials that has already been successfully used in Australian rugby union and rugby league.

The final of the 16-team tournament will be played at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, April 28. (IANS)

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