Ashes 2017/18: England to Sought Explanation about Stoneman Wicket from Match Referee

England team management has asked for an explanation from the match referee about the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) by the third umpire after the wicket of Mark Stoneman on the first day of the third Test in Perth.

The England skipper Joe Root, accompanied by England coach Trevor Bayliss went to meet the match referee Richie Richardson, after the end of the first day’s play to understand the way by which third umpire Aleem Dar declared Stoneman out.

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Notably, Dar overturned the on-field umpire’s call, Marais Erasmus on the evidence which was not conclusive according to the England team management. While footages that emerged later seemed to suggest Dar was correct, England wanted to raise the point the umpires had not had such footage when the decision was taken.

The England opening batsman was given out caught behind by Tim Paine after Dar decided the ball had brushed the glove while it was still on his bat on its way through to the keeper.

While the England camp is disagreeing with the fact they made a complaint, they were quite dissatisfied with the speed of Dar’s decision and wanted to know what evidence he had for making it. Root was spotted punching the dressing room door after Stoneman was adjudged out.

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England had a broader problem with the lack of standardisation with DRS around the world. The equipment used – and therefore the process – is different depending on the capabilities of the host broadcaster, with England hoping the ICC eventually insists on standardisation the DRS.

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