[PICTURE] “If a batter decides to leave the ball and it's still hitting the stumps, I think that should be out": Chris Woakes

[BouncerGuy]

Chris Woakes has stirred up an interesting debate around the DRS (Decision Review System), questioning one of its most contentious elements: the infamous "umpire's call."

“If a batsman decides to leave the ball and it's still hitting the stumps, I think that should be out – regardless if it's clipping or not,” Woakes stated, expressing frustration over marginal calls that escape punishment despite clearly threatening the stumps.

His remarks came after a pivotal moment involving Karun Nair, where a “clipping” decision let the batter off the hook. Woakes believes this kind of leeway undermines the effectiveness of the system.

Whether it’s about justice for bowlers or the integrity of the review process, this suggestion is bound to polarize opinion. Is it time for the DRS to evolve further, or would removing “umpire’s call” tilt the game too far?

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Chris Woakes speaking after the end of Day of the 2nd Test against England:
"In general, DRS has been good for the game. A lot more right decisions are given [than before]. The only thing I would like to come in is that if a batsman decides to leave the ball and it's still hitting the stumps, I think that should be out – regardless if it's clipping or not."

"We could have easily had them 30 for 3. It was a pretty frustrating morning, really. Obviously emotions run high when you are desperate to do well for the team, do well for yourself and it would've been nice... had those decisions gone our way, the day looks completely different, but that is Test cricket and we move on."

"It felt like the stumps were in play all day. It didn't feel like a massive nick-off wicket, to be honest; it didn't feel like it had the pace in it for that... It was something which we were looking for. Basically, it was trying to find the right length that allowed you to be full enough not to get driven, but still bring the stumps into play."

 

[mominsaigol]

Chris Woakes has stirred up an interesting debate around the DRS (Decision Review System), questioning one of its most contentious elements: the infamous "umpire's call."


His remarks came after a pivotal moment involving Karun Nair, where a “clipping” decision let the batter off the hook. Woakes believes this kind of leeway undermines the effectiveness of the system.

Whether it’s about justice for bowlers or the integrity of the review process, this suggestion is bound to polarize opinion. Is it time for the DRS to evolve further, or would removing “umpire’s call” tilt the game too far?

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Chris Woakes speaking after the end of Day of the 2nd Test against England:
"In general, DRS has been good for the game. A lot more right decisions are given [than before]. The only thing I would like to come in is that if a batsman decides to leave the ball and it's still hitting the stumps, I think that should be out – regardless if it's clipping or not."

"We could have easily had them 30 for 3. It was a pretty frustrating morning, really. Obviously emotions run high when you are desperate to do well for the team, do well for yourself and it would've been nice... had those decisions gone our way, the day looks completely different, but that is Test cricket and we move on."

"It felt like the stumps were in play all day. It didn't feel like a massive nick-off wicket, to be honest; it didn't feel like it had the pace in it for that... It was something which we were looking for. Basically, it was trying to find the right length that allowed you to be full enough not to get driven, but still bring the stumps into play."

Yh umpire call should be banned now tbh.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Isn't it out as per current rules anyway?

Sachin was given out like this a few times in cases the ball wasn't even hitting the stumps.

 

[pakistani pride]

Isn't it out as per current rules anyway?

Sachin was given out like this a few times in cases the ball wasn't even hitting the stumps.

LOL what?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Yeah. Should be scrapped now... This is a crazy rule... Tech is good enough and is trusted almost 99%. So why not

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Isn't it out as per current rules anyway?

Sachin was given out like this a few times in cases the ball wasn't even hitting the stumps.

Bhaijaan kya bol rahe yaar , reham karo

 

[sweep_shot]

Yh umpire call should be banned now tbh.

Agree.

Get rid of umpire's call.

If ball is hitting stump, that should be good enough.

 

[mominsaigol]

Agree.

Get rid of umpire's call.

If ball is hitting stump, that should be good enough.

I would get rid od umpire call for India but I clue Umpire call for SENA

 

[sweep_shot]

I would get rid od umpire call for India but I clue Umpire call for SENA

LOL. That woule be great.

Jokes aside, I think they should get rid of umpire's call. They should also get rid of the rule that says bail has to be dislodged. If ball hits the stump, it should be out (whether bail gets dislodged or not).

 

[mominsaigol]

LOL. That woule be great.

Jokes aside, I think they should get rid of umpire's call. They should also get rid of the rule that says bail has to be dislodged. If ball hits the stump, it should be out (whether bail gets dislodged or not).

Yeah I always found the rule silly by default.

Bails always get dislodged unless very rare circumstances apply

 

[Romali_rotti]

Isn't it out as per current rules anyway?

Sachin was given out like this a few times in cases the ball wasn't even hitting the stumps.

Sachin used to get given out when the ball and bat had a gap of a river....

 

[Bhaijaan]

Sachin used to get given out when the ball and bat had a gap of a river....

Nobody got screwed more than Sachin by empires. Closest being Inzamam. He too was very unlucky.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Woakes has lost pace. Was bowling in early 80s mph. Eng need to prepare a green top and bring in Sam Cook.