IND vs WI: ICC To Trial Third Umpires On Front-Foot No-Ball Calls

The outcomes of the trial will be used to gauge whether the system has a beneficial impact on the accuracy of no-ball decisions

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the upcoming limited-overs series between India and West Indies will be contested trialling technology to call front-foot no-balls. Throughout the trial, the third umpire will be responsible for monitoring every ball bowled and identifying whether there has been any front foot infringement. In case of any over-stepping, the third umpire will communicate this to the on-field umpire who will subsequently call a no-ball. As a result, the on-field umpire will not call a front foot no-ball without the advice of the third umpire. The cameras used for checking run outs by the third umpire are the ones that are being used for the process and it is clicking 300 frames per second. This frame then can be zoomed into as per the wish of the operator. It's important to note that any benefit of the doubt lies with the bowler, and if a late no-ball call is communicated, then the On-Field Umpire will rescind a dismissal (if applicable) and call no-ball. The On-Field Umpire will remain responsible for other in-game decisions in the usual way. “In the past, we have seen that the front foot no-ball is a grey area and I am of the view that technology which can help in detecting front foot no-balls can be put to use. Massive testing is being done and will continue in the West Indies series as well,” BCCI joint secretary Jayesh George said earlier. The outcomes of the trial will be used to gauge whether the system has a beneficial impact on the accuracy of no-ball decisions and whether it can be implemented while minimizing disruption to the flow of the game.