Use of Technology for Umpiring...

I don't know whether umpires are making more mistakes now or its just that the technology available for review is so deep that we as viewers feel that its about time....more Technology steps in for decisions....

The game of cricket has evolved around technology in the last decade or so...with Laptop Coaches entering the game and statistics available more easily....and then the 3rd umpire being used for more and more decisions...it was run outs and stumpings at first and now its gone on to catches...

I think its time it moved to LBWs as well...I know it takes the human factor away from the game but I think its time we take it as real. Its frustrating when you see some critical bad decisions affecting the outcome of the game. There are just too many instances now and the umpires are under constant pressure.

I am not criticizing the umpiring here...they are only human as well and its gruelling pressure with so much cricket being played all around....its just about utilizing technology to improve the game....

I would suggest...LBWs should be able to be referred for INSIDE EDGES....for now and gradually be taken towards actual LBW appeals being sent to the 3rd umpire if thought unsure by the on-field umpires....

There could also be a NO BALL....thing by sensors popular in TENNIS for line faults...I think that should be part of the game as well....even though no balls arent an issue as of now....

There is just too much competition now and technology will make the job easier and more fair to everyone...players, umpires and viewers....as well....

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