ICC to trial broadcast of umpire communications for fans

ByReuters

Updated 12/11/2014 at 06:01 GMT

Cricket fans will soon be able to experience what their rugby counterparts enjoy after the game's governing body decided to trial the broadcast of conversations between match officials for important decisions.

The umpire signals for a overturned decision on a review

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Viewers and spectators will be able to hear the consultations between the on-field and television umpires during the upcoming one-day international series between Australia and South Africa.

The umpire communications during referrals, consultations and player reviews might be extended to some matches during next year's World Cup if the trial was successful.

"For years, viewers have enjoyed seeing the same pictures as the TV umpire and making their own decisions during a referral or review," Geoff Allardice, ICC general manager cricket, said.

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