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‘There’s no accountability for what they do’: Simon Taufel in favour of ICC owning technology in cricket amid DRS controversy in Ashes | Cricket News

‘There’s no accountability for what they do’: Simon Taufel in favour of ICC owning technology in cricket amid DRS controversy in Ashes | Cricket News

Former international umpire Simon Taufel has stated that he would like to see the International Cricket Council (ICC) own the technology used in cricket, rather than broadcasters having to supply and pay for it. The 54-year-old stated that there was no accountability when third-party authorities made decisions, regardless of whether it involved those providing the technology or the broadcasters. Taufel’s comments about ICC owning the technology came a few weeks after Australian paceman Mitchell Starc had suggested that cricket’s governing body should consider footing the bill for the technology used in the game and questioned why there was no uniformity in the technology used globally. “I’d love to see the ICC actually own technology, rather than it being supplied by the broadcasters and paid for by the broadcasters. I think if the ICC was able to look at a way to fund owning the technology and actually be in control – because now we have more, we have more third-party people who are responsible for decision-making, whether that’s the technology provider or the broadcaster – …

Simon Taufel to umpire in opening match of ILT20 season 3

Simon Taufel to umpire in opening match of ILT20 season 3

Dubai [UAE], : Australian umpire, Simon Taufel, widely regarded as one of the best in the history of the sport, returns to lead the International League T20 season 3 match officials panel. Taufel will be joined by Roshan Mahanama as the pair serve as match referees for the T20 tournament. Notably, Taufel’s association with the ILT20 extends into its third season. Simon Taufel to umpire in opening match of ILT20 season 3 Renowned for officiating historic matches such as the 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final and the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup final, Taufel will also perform duties as an umpire for the opening match of the season that will feature Dubai Capitals and reigning champions MI Emirates in a rematch of season 2’s final. The season opener will also be umpired by Shiju Mannil while Leslie Reifer and Bismillah Jan Shinwari will officiate as third and fourth umpires respectively with Roshan Mahanama as the match referee. The first double-header Sunday of the ILT20 season 3, on January 12, will feature South Africa’s …

Was KL Rahul Out Or Not Out? Umpiring Great Simon Taufel Puts End To Controversy

Was KL Rahul Out Or Not Out? Umpiring Great Simon Taufel Puts End To Controversy

India batter KL Rahul‘s controversial dismissal on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia on Friday remains the biggest talking point. Rahul became the victim of a dodgy DRS call that saw the third umpire give the decision in the bowling side’s favour, while many experts on social media suggested that the India batter was not out. As the debate around the dismissal continues on social media, former umpire Simon Taufel has given his definitive verdict. Rahul was initially given not out by the on-field umpire while trying to defend off Mitchell Starc in the 23rd over, following which Australia went for the DRS, as they felt for a caught-behind dismissal. On review, third umpire Richard Illingworth felt Rahul nicked the ball following a spike on Snicko, despite the bat possibly looked to hit the pad at the same moment. Despite Illingworth requesting a front-on angle, he wasn’t provided one by the producers and had to make a decision through the inconclusive angle from behind the stumps. “Umpires are looking for conclusive …