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Former ICC elite panel umpire, Simon Taufel has warned that decision-making in modern-day cricket has become tougher than last two decades, saying extensive use of high-end technology and reviews put more "pressure" on on-field officials.
Former ICC elite panel umpire, Simon Taufel has warned that decision-making in modern-day cricket has become tougher than last two decades, saying extensive use of high-end technology and reviews put more "pressure" on on-field officials. (Getty Images)See more of :
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Former ICC elite panel umpire, Simon Taufel has warned that decision-making in modern-day cricket has become tougher than last two decades, saying extensive use of high-end technology and reviews put more "pressure" on on-field officials. (Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/technology-has-made-umpiring-tougher-simon-taufel/eventshow/21360982.cms02
Taufel, however, insisted that he was not against the use of technology in the game.
Taufel, however, insisted that he was not against the use of technology in the game. (Getty Images)See more of :
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Taufel, however, insisted that he was not against the use of technology in the game. (Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/technology-has-made-umpiring-tougher-simon-taufel/eventshow/21360973.cms03
"The investment by television companies in extra cameras, high-speed frame rates, computer software programs and military infra-red technology, plus high definition has certainly given the spectators a lot more information," he said.
"The investment by television companies in extra cameras, high-speed frame rates, computer software programs and military infra-red technology, plus high definition has certainly given the spectators a lot more information," he said."This has the ability to bring out the best in the game and also the worst." (Getty Images)See more of :
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"The investment by television companies in extra cameras, high-speed frame rates, computer software programs and military infra-red technology, plus high definition has certainly given the spectators a lot more information," he said."This has the ability to bring out the best in the game and also the worst." (Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/technology-has-made-umpiring-tougher-simon-taufel/eventshow/21360966.cms04
Taufel, who now serves as the ICC umpire training and performance manager, became the first umpire to deliver the Cowdrey lecture.
Taufel, who now serves as the ICC umpire training and performance manager, became the first umpire to deliver the Cowdrey lecture. (Getty Images)See more of :
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Taufel, who now serves as the ICC umpire training and performance manager, became the first umpire to deliver the Cowdrey lecture. (Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/technology-has-made-umpiring-tougher-simon-taufel/eventshow/21360959.cms05
"In today's cricket, the decision of the umpire is scrutinised by all these cameras -- slow motion, ultra motion, Hot Spot front on, Hot Spot leg side, Hot Spot off side, ball tracking and prediction, Snicko, stump audio, the mat and then by up to three commentary experts," he said. "After all that public scrutiny and technology, there is often divided opinion about what the correct decision was."
"In today's cricket, the decision of the umpire is scrutinised by all these cameras -- slow motion, ultra motion, Hot Spot front on, Hot Spot leg side, Hot Spot off side, ball tracking and prediction, Snicko, stump audio, the mat and then by up to three commentary experts," he said. "After all that public scrutiny and technology, there is often divided opinion about what the correct decision was." (Getty Images)See more of :
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"In today's cricket, the decision of the umpire is scrutinised by all these cameras -- slow motion, ultra motion, Hot Spot front on, Hot Spot leg side, Hot Spot off side, ball tracking and prediction, Snicko, stump audio, the mat and then by up to three commentary experts," he said. "After all that public scrutiny and technology, there is often divided opinion about what the correct decision was." (Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/technology-has-made-umpiring-tougher-simon-taufel/eventshow/21360952.cms06
He said that the role of an umpire today is much more than just making decisions. "We have to police (and I personally dislike this term and approach) other vital areas of the modern game. Player behaviour, ball tampering, over rates, logos and clothing, impact of ground, weather and light, having to reduce playing times," the Australian said.
He said that the role of an umpire today is much more than just making decisions. "We have to police (and I personally dislike this term and approach) other vital areas of the modern game. Player behaviour, ball tampering, over rates, logos and clothing, impact of ground, weather and light, having to reduce playing times," the Australian said. (Getty Images)See more of :
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He said that the role of an umpire today is much more than just making decisions. "We have to police (and I personally dislike this term and approach) other vital areas of the modern game. Player behaviour, ball tampering, over rates, logos and clothing, impact of ground, weather and light, having to reduce playing times," the Australian said. (Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/technology-has-made-umpiring-tougher-simon-taufel/eventshow/21360947.cms07
Taufel though agreed that technology had its benefits as it had allowed the players and the viewers to understand the challenges faced by match officials during a game.
Taufel though agreed that technology had its benefits as it had allowed the players and the viewers to understand the challenges faced by match officials during a game. (Getty Images)See more of :
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Taufel though agreed that technology had its benefits as it had allowed the players and the viewers to understand the challenges faced by match officials during a game. (Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/technology-has-made-umpiring-tougher-simon-taufel/eventshow/21360939.cms08
"One benefit of the current technology system has been the reduction in dissent charges and improvement in behaviour accordingly on the field. In the majority of cases in the modern game, if an umpire has made an error, there is an ability to correct it," he pointed out. "In an Ashes Test, if there is an error off the first ball of the game, it can be corrected at the time rather than have it on the umpire's conscience for the rest of the day and have the players constantly remind him of it."
"One benefit of the current technology system has been the reduction in dissent charges and improvement in behaviour accordingly on the field. In the majority of cases in the modern game, if an umpire has made an error, there is an ability to correct it," he pointed out. "In an Ashes Test, if there is an error off the first ball of the game, it can be corrected at the time rather than have it on the umpire's conscience for the rest of the day and have the players constantly remind him of it." (Getty Images)See more of :
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"One benefit of the current technology system has been the reduction in dissent charges and improvement in behaviour accordingly on the field. In the majority of cases in the modern game, if an umpire has made an error, there is an ability to correct it," he pointed out. "In an Ashes Test, if there is an error off the first ball of the game, it can be corrected at the time rather than have it on the umpire's conscience for the rest of the day and have the players constantly remind him of it." (Getty Images) 
