Leading players want full DRS for next Ranji season, BCCI open to it

The DRS became a talking point ever since it was introduced in the semi-finals with an aim to reduce howlers. “It is important to have it. Sometimes umpires can make an error as they are human beings and it is part of the game. BCCI using DRS in knockout games is a good step but I still feel there is scope for improvement,” said Pujara.

“There is no ball tracking and snickometer at the moment. So, I would like to see that in the big games going forward, especially the semi-finals and finals,” the Indiaplayer added following Saurashtra’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph. Unadkat concurred with his friend and teammate.

“I agree with him. But it is partial DRS with partial errors so if they can make it full nothing like that. Like you saw yesterday there were a couple of decisions whichwere not quite convincing to be honest, but at the same time, there were instances when both teams benefitted from it.

“So not at all against DRS but full DRS is something we would like to see especially in knocksouts,” said the left-arm pacer.

Saba Karim, BCCI’s General Manager of Cricket Operations, SAID that the board is open to the idea of a full DRS. “The season has just ended. We will discuss it at the annual captains and conclave and then take a call,” said Karim.