The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee, on Thursday, ruled that ‘umpire’s call’ will remain in the game and approved three other changes to the DRS and Third Umpire protocols during the meeting.

“For LBW reviews, the height margin of the Wicket Zone will be lifted to the top of the stumps to ensure the same Umpire’s Call margin around the stumps for both height and width. A player will be able to ask the umpire whether a genuine attempt has been made to play the ball before deciding to review an LBW decision. The 3rd Umpire will check a replay of any short-run that has been called and correct any error prior to the next ball being bowled,” the ICC said in a statement.

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India great Anil Kumble, who led the meeting, said: “The Cricket Committee had an excellent discussion around Umpire’s Call and analysed its use extensively. The principle underpinning DRS was to correct clear errors in the game whilst ensuring the role of the umpire as the decision-maker on the field of play was preserved, bearing in mind the element of prediction involved with the technology. Umpire’s Call allows that to happen, which is why it is important it remains.”

ICC also said that the protocols that were introduced, keeping the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue to stay.

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The recent rule of replacement for players for both concussion and COVID-19 positive saw two changes being approved to the women’s ODI playing conditions.

Firstly, the discretionary 5-over batting powerplay has been removed and secondly, all tied matches will be decided by a Super Over.

It was also decided that Test and ODI status will be permanently awarded to all Full Member women’s teams.