Fans have been thrilled and excited at the revelation that the Umpire Decision Review System (DRS) will be used for the final two matches of the Hero Caribbean Premiere League 2018.
CPL’s Chief Operating Officer Pete Russell makes the disclosure alongside Chief Executive Officer Damien O’Donohoe
However, that promise has now broadened to include the 2019 season of the biggest party in sport.
The announcement was made by Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CPL, Pete Russell, who disclosed that the investment into such an initiative is definitely on the cards for 2019.
COO of CPL, Pete Miller, has disclosed that the system would make work a lot lighter for those involved.
“We haven’t given them the tools that they’re used to on the international scene. Obviously DRS is coming in for the last two games, which I think will make their job a little easier.”
Based on how this weekend’s trial goes, the COO and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Damien O’ Donohoe revealed, provision will be made to have the review system available throughout the 2019 season.
“That’s what we’ve been discussing. Bringing that sort of technology is a big investment, but the tournament and the expectation is now at such a level that you have to make sure that every angle is covered.”
COO Russell went on to confirm the move, stating, “For us, we just want the players to be able to go out and play without having the fear of being out by bad decisions. So it’s very likely that we’ll have it next year.”
After a few unfortunate decisions during the 2018 season, the management of the Hero Caribbean Premier League thought it best to implement the system for the remaining matches. This initiative was welcomed by the captains of the top four teams, who responded in smiles and nods when they were questioned about the new system.
Captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders, Dwayne Bravo, speaking on behalf of his cricketing colleagues, expressed his contentment with the decision.
“Throughout the season, there were some really poor decisions (made) by the umpires, and it cost some teams. So I think it’s only fair that the right thing is being used, especially in playoffs, cause those simple mistakes can really cost a team the title”, DJ Bravo stated.
The review system is expected to come into play during the second eliminator and finale of the Hero CPL in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday and Sunday respectively.
