MCC think-tank calls for DRS review

The influential World Cricket Committee has proposed a change to the Decision Review System (DRS).

The group, currently featuring the likes of Ricky Ponting, Rod Marsh and Kumar Sangakkara, is an independent body funded by the Marylebone Cricket Club.

International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson is also a member, with the governing body paying close attention to the MCC think tank.

The committee met in Adelaide ahead of the inaugural day-night Test, discussing many topics including DRS.

"There should be no loss of a review for the fielding side if the ball is shown to be clipping the stumps in the umpire's call zone; this could then allow the removal of the reallocation of two reviews after 80 overs," the committee suggested in a statement.

The issue was highlighted in the second Australia v New Zealand Test in Perth, when New Zealand used their final review to refer a confident lbw shout on day one.

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Ball-tracking technology suggested it was hitting the top of middle.

But with a touch under 50 per cent of the ball predicted to hit the wickets, the verdict was umpire's call.

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The MCC group hoped an upcoming Massachusetts Institute of Technology report on the accuracy of DRS technologies would convince India to finally embrace the system.

It was also impressed by a report from former umpire Simon Taufel on technology designed to allow the third umpire to monitor no-balls.

"A fast, automated system for the calling of front foot no-balls would be a welcome enhancement to the game," the committee said.

The committee also expressed concern about the lack of balance between bat and ball and the fact home advantage carries too much significance in Test cricket.

The group, a long-time supporter of day-night Tests, suggested a wider process was required to help boost interest in Test cricket.

"Other factors to be considered include the quality of pitches, marketing, ticket pricing, access for children, spectator experience and finding ways of making sure that each country's best players are available," the committee noted.

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland and former chairman Wally Edwards were among seven men to make presentations at the meeting.

"Both stressed the importance and need for greater context in all international cricket," the MCC statement said.

"Suggesting that further consideration should be given to a World Test League and that most ODIs should count towards qualification for the next ICC cricket World Cup."