Although, only one game was played using this new review system, but from what everyone saw in that match, this system has more positives than negatives. Just remember Sachin and Dravid not walking after they clearly edged the ball and the umpires turned the appeals down, what would have happened if there was no review? Who knows.
I think it's the next best thing happened to cricket after a long time. Ya, I agree there was some doubt about Sehwag's dismissal, but that was the only negative point. Even before the match there was some doubt about the system in case of LBWs, but I think with some improvements we will be able to get 100% correct decisions in the future.
How many people come to watch cricket matches just to see one specific batsman(like Sanath, Sachin, Gilchrist, Pieterson) and one bad decision ruin the day for them? Nobody likes it. Remember, that Ajantha Mendis should have got a hat-rick against India, but Simon Taufel turned it down. What history that would have been... That's why I think this system will even help to popularise the game further.
After the embarrassment for Sachin and Dravid, I hope batsman will start to walk after they edge the ball as they know a review is possible. This will improve the spirit of the game. How many times we've seen too much anger from players and bad relationships between teams because of bad umpiring? (Just remind INDIA v AUSTRALIA Test series). All of that will not happen as players will respect the decisions now, as they know it's the correct one. Specially, for edges we can use the hot spot technology as the Trakker may be ineffective in guessing the difference of sounds from either bat hitting ground, pad etc.
The only question mark is about LBWs. I think the 'hawk-eye' should be improved and there won't be any problem thereafter. But, 'hawk-eye' can definitely be used to know where the ball pitches and where it hits the pads.
Finally, I'm quite sure that this will improve the game of cricket and the correct decision making will make the better team win in almost every match. And in my opinion, however much you say decisions even out, I think Asian teams have had the rough end of it more than the other teams. Aussies always have their way with the umpires. So, I'm pretty sure that the other teams will be able to catch up with Australia with the help of this review system, which I hope will happen very soon. The ICC should continue with this review system for the betterment of the game.
I think it's the next best thing happened to cricket after a long time. Ya, I agree there was some doubt about Sehwag's dismissal, but that was the only negative point. Even before the match there was some doubt about the system in case of LBWs, but I think with some improvements we will be able to get 100% correct decisions in the future.
How many people come to watch cricket matches just to see one specific batsman(like Sanath, Sachin, Gilchrist, Pieterson) and one bad decision ruin the day for them? Nobody likes it. Remember, that Ajantha Mendis should have got a hat-rick against India, but Simon Taufel turned it down. What history that would have been... That's why I think this system will even help to popularise the game further.
After the embarrassment for Sachin and Dravid, I hope batsman will start to walk after they edge the ball as they know a review is possible. This will improve the spirit of the game. How many times we've seen too much anger from players and bad relationships between teams because of bad umpiring? (Just remind INDIA v AUSTRALIA Test series). All of that will not happen as players will respect the decisions now, as they know it's the correct one. Specially, for edges we can use the hot spot technology as the Trakker may be ineffective in guessing the difference of sounds from either bat hitting ground, pad etc.
The only question mark is about LBWs. I think the 'hawk-eye' should be improved and there won't be any problem thereafter. But, 'hawk-eye' can definitely be used to know where the ball pitches and where it hits the pads.
Finally, I'm quite sure that this will improve the game of cricket and the correct decision making will make the better team win in almost every match. And in my opinion, however much you say decisions even out, I think Asian teams have had the rough end of it more than the other teams. Aussies always have their way with the umpires. So, I'm pretty sure that the other teams will be able to catch up with Australia with the help of this review system, which I hope will happen very soon. The ICC should continue with this review system for the betterment of the game.
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