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DRS to be introduced in World T20

07:38PM Sat 4 Feb, 2017

In the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Board meeting held on Saturday (February 4), a series of major decisions were taken, concerning various aspects related to the game. In principle, it was agreed at the Chief Executive (CEC) Meeting that there would be a consistent use of Decision Review System (DRS) across frontiers and formats.
The apex body's Cricket Committee headed by Anil Kumble will draw up plans to implement it in May. In all likelihood, the plan will be approved in June this year and is set to be rolled out by October.
Meanwhile, DRS also will be used in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England in June this year, for all televised matches at the ICC's Women's World Cup and for the first time in upcoming World Twenty20 tournaments. In the World T20, each team will get one review per game.
However, after 2017, for any technology to be added to the DRS system, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has to approve it. The apex body had joined hands with MIT, one of the world's leading technology institutes in June 2016, in an effort to achieve a uniform DRS.
Ever since DRS came into place in 2008, it has divided views. David Richardson, ICC's chief executive, and current general manager Geoff Allardice, however, have constantly said that the system has been improving and functioning well over a period of time.
Cricketers and umpires have also observed that different technologies are being used for DRS in different nations. Incidentally, Ball-tracking and edge-detection are two areas where ICC's committee is trying to bring in uniformity.
Test and ODI structure
Progress was also made over the structure of international cricket for future matches to bring in more context to One-Day Internationals and Test Cricket. A framework has already been established for all three formats of the game. The preferred structure will be the platform on which a comprehensive model will be worked out to include scheduling and key agreements.
The basic framework of the plan includes: Nine-team Test league that will take place over a two-year cycle. Three more teams would also be given the chance to play Test matches against other sides on a consistent basis. As per initial reports, Afghanistan will likely be paired with Zimbabwe and Ireland in a 9-3 format.
It was also proposed that a 13-side ODI league will come into play over a duration of three years. The qualification for the ICC 50-over World Cup will be based on it. It was also noted that a "regional T20 competition structure will be developed as a pathway to qualification for the ICC World T20".
Grounds evaluation
Another aspect that came up for discussion was related to 'Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process'. Demerit Points will be initiated over a five-year period. When a stadium accumulates 5 Demerit Points, its ICC accreditation will be suspended for a duration of 12 months. If it accrues 10 points, then it will be suspended for two years.
Consent was also given to playing conditions for the 2017 Champions Trophy and Women's World Cup set to be held in England later this year. It was agreed that a super-over will come into effect for semifinals and finals if it turns out to be a tie.
The dates for the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2020 to be hosted by Australia have also been announced. It will be held from 21 February 2020 to 8 March 2020.
First Class and List A status for Afghanistan
Afghanistan Cricket Boards Ahmad Shah Abdali Regional 4-day Tournament was awarded First Class Status, and by extension, the Shpageeza T20 League was awarded List A status. Afghanistan do not have a domestic 50-over tournament as of now.