Australia opener David Warner has called for more transparency with the DRS (Decision Review System), especially in terms of the ball-tracking system.
Notably, Warner looked frustrated after he was given out LBW in Australia’s chase of 210 against Sri Lanka in Lucknow recently. He also expressed his disappointment with an animated reaction after his review also did not overturn on-field umpire Joel Wilson’s decision, during the game against the islanders in the ongoing ICC World Cup.
“I’ve never had Hawk-Eye come in and explain to us how the technology actually works, it’s just for the TV, If they could come in and explain to us how it works, then sometimes we might (choose) not to refer or to refer,” Warner was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
“In England, the ball bounces and it actually moves once it’s bounced, not just off the seam but in the air it can move. So there’s just little things that as a player you get frustrated because there’s no explanation … but there has to be some accountability,” he added.
Warner also revealed his chat with umpire Joel Wilson and what led to his frustration after seeing the replays on the big screen at the Ekana Stadium.
“The umpire said the ball was swinging back so to his credit, if he thinks that then that’s why he’s given a decision. But then when you see the replay of how it unfolded you get a little bit annoyed, (but) that’s out of our control. I just sprayed out loud in frustration pretty much just (to) myself,” he added.
Australia will next take on Pakistan in Bengaluru on Friday.