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The Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) makes a return after a series of trials for over a year, with the first Test between New Zealand and Pakistan at the University Oval in Dunedin starting tomorrow

Cricinfo staff23-Nov-2009The Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) makes its official debut, after a series of trials for over a year, tomorrow with the first Test between New Zealand and Pakistan at the University Oval in Dunedin. The system will also be used in the Tests between Australia and West Indies, which begin later this week.There were doubts over whether it would be implemented for this series, due to the high implementation costs involved, but an agreement was reached with Animation Research Limited, a Dunedin-based company, to supply their Virtual Eye ball-tracking technology. The third umpire will now have access to more advanced technology, like the Hot Spot.”With the improvement of technology, umpires’ mistakes are exposed and scrutinised like never before,” Dave Richardson, the ICC general manager – cricket, said. “This system will help alleviate the problems created when mistakes – which appear obvious on replays – are made.”The system allows television technology to be used in a way that will not result in too many delays, will not de-skill the umpires and will take some pressure off the umpires. The fact is that trials showed that the system improved player behaviour and led to a significant reduction in the number of umpiring errors.”Technology available for the third umpire

Slow motion replays

Super slow motion replays

Ultra motion camera replays

Sound from the stump microphones with the replays at normal speed and slow motion

Approved ball tracking technology

The mat, generated by the provider of ball tracking technology, not by the broadcaster

Hot Spot cameras

In addition, other forms of technology may be used subject to ICC being satisfied that the required standards of accuracy and time efficiency can be met.

The system allows each team two unsuccessful reviews per innings, which can be escalated to the third umpire. The ICC had initially trialled three reviews per innings but reduced it to two, based on feedback from players.The system received mixed reviews from players and experts, but one of its firm backers is Aleem Dar, the ICC’s umpire of the year. “I think it will help reduce the chances of mistakes made on the field,” he said. “I support the introduction of this system…It’s a tough job out there nowadays, and the review system is helpful for the umpires.”His colleague Billy Bowden said in his report to the ICC that a wrong decision didn’t play on his mind or affect his performance for the rest of the game. “From an umpires point of view I embraced it, lived it and loved it,” Bowden said. “It gave me confidence to make good, strong umpiring decisions and I did not fall in to the trap of relying on the UDRS to bail me out. I felt in control, relaxed and happy umpiring in the Tests every day.”I had two decisions reversed in my two Tests. I didn’t lose confidence but instead felt good that the right decision was made. It also gave me strength to get back in the zone again and concentrate on the next ball knowing I wouldn’t be criticised in the papers the next day.”The UDRS was first used in the Sri Lanka-India Test series last year. The ICC announced in June that the review system would be implemented from October. Due to the non-settlement over who would bear the costs (national boards or broadcasters) UDRS was scrapped for the ongoing India-Sri Lanka Tests, will not be used for the South Africa-England Test series.

A number of Liverpool supporters believe Jurgen Klopp may have hinted at extending his stay as Reds manager beyond 2024.

Liverpool return to action on Saturday evening, welcoming an in-form Arsenal side to Anfield. It has the potential to be a thrilling encounter on Merseyside, with Mikel Arteta’s team winning their last three league games in a row.

Not only that, but the Reds lost 3-2 away to West Ham in their last league outing and also dropped two points at home to Brighton, raising doubts over their title aspirations and making this a massive contest.

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Ahead of Saturday’s game, in his pre-match press conference [via James Pearce on Twitter], Klopp discussed his future and admitted his time at Anfield is still “far away from being over.”

The German’s current Liverpool deal runs until the summer of 2024 but the hope is of course that he stays well beyond that date, considering his brilliance as manager and the success he has enjoyed.

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Liverpool fans flock to Klopp news

These Liverpool fans took to Twitter to react to the news, clearly believing Klopp could extend his contract.

“SIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU « It’s far away from being over »”

Credit: @Lfc_Klopp

“Sounds like he might consider extending”

Credit: @MobPsycho1OOO

“Good spirits”

Credit: @gerald_ynwa

“Extension incoming”

Credit: @_michaelwall94

“Klopp contract extension and #Mbappe22 announced early next year, some say I’m a dreamer”

Credit: @ex_leeds

“Far from over is what I see and that makes me immensely happy”

Credit: @LFCaditya_

In other news, some Liverpool fans have been reacting to another key injury update. Read more here.

Western Australia completed their domination of South Australia with a 104-run win that moved them off the bottom of the table

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Brad Knowles ensured a quick kill with the final three wickets in two overs•Getty ImagesWestern Australia completed their domination of South Australia with a 104-run win that moved them off the bottom of the table. The Redbacks made a decent start in their pursuit of 351 for victory but lost 5 for 9 to be all out for 246, allowing the Warriors to leapfrog them on the way to third.The fast bowler Brad Knowles was responsible for the quick finish by picking up the final three wickets, including the lbw of the last-man-out Cullen Bailey, who hung on for almost half an hour without scoring. Knowles walked off with 4 for 33 while Steve Magoffin and Aaron Heal had two wickets each.Western Australia risked their strong position by setting up the run-chase after the hosts closed their first innings 152 behind on Sunday, but they remained on top on the final day. After losing James Smith without adding to his overnight 26, South Australia relied on Daniel Harris and Michael Klinger to set the platform in the hope they could build quickly later on. Harris reached a cautious 42 while Klinger accelerated towards the end of his 60 in partnership with Mark Cosgrove.However, when Klinger and Cosgrove (47) fell to Magoffin in consecutive overs the Redbacks were 4 for 179 and their best hope was a draw. Heal and Knowles ended those dreams pretty quickly.

Flocking to Twitter, some West Ham United fans have shared their takes as an exciting update emerges involving Hertha Berlin defender Niklas Stark.

Club mainstay Angelo Ogbonna’s anterior cruciate ligament injury has been at the centre of discussion since he sustained the problem in West Ham’s 3-2 win over Liverpool prior to the international break

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The Italian had previously started every 2021/22 Premier League game for David Moyes and was untouchable on the Hammers’ team sheet, but they had to cope without his presence for the first time this season against Wolves on Saturday.

West Ham slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Molineux and never really got going as Raul Jimenez consigned the Irons to their first loss since early October.

Ogbonna has now undergone successful surgery as he begins his recovery, yet all eyes are now on who could jump in his stead, with Moyes apparently set to be backed in the January transfer window (Evening Standard).

Links to Burnley defender James Tarkowksi and Stark have emerged recently, but Sport 1 reporter Florian Pettenberg has now dropped an exciting update on the latter.

The German source claims that talks have now ‘taken place’ for the 26-year-old, who is personally ‘interested’ in the idea of joining West Ham (Twitter).

Moyes is also a personal admirer of the centre-half and Hertha want to do a deal in January, especially considering that Stark’s contract is set to expire in 2022 as things stand.

West Ham fans react…

Reacting to this exciting development, some West Ham fans have dropped a diverse range of takes on social media, with one supporter even branding Stark an ‘upgrade’ on Ogbonna.

According to WhoScored, when comparing both players, the stats actually support this theory, with Hertha’s mainstay averaging a superior rate of tackles, interceptions and clearances per 90 over the 33-year-old Hammers centre-back.

However, another Irons supporter feels that Moyes’ current crop in Issa Diop and Craig Dawson are actually better options than Stark.

Check out some of the best verdicts on this news from Twitter here:

“Getting players running down contracts is smart. Why we haven’t done this in last 5 years has amazed me. January window is the best place to get bargain quality players”

Credit: @corsan_harry

“He’s good, I hope this is true”

Credit: @SaidTalks

“Yes please. He’s really good.”

Credit: @eezeeu

“better upgrade to Ogbonna, a good signing if it happens”

Credit: @Markwake141

“He’s alright, used to be a big talent but hasn’t quite performed to the levels expected. Reckon Dawson and Diop are better”

Credit: @WHUInfo

“Can play holding CM as well

Contract talks on hold.”

Credit: @PinceyKeeble1

In other news: ‘I understand’ – West Ham reporter makes promising transfer claim involving ‘extraordinary’ striker, find out more here.

A round-up of the third day’s play from the sixth round of matches in the Ranji Trophy Plate League

Cricinfo staff10-Dec-2009
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Kerala more than doubled their first-innings total the second time around but it still wasn’t enough to prevent an innings defeat against Haryana inside three days. They began the third day on 35 for 3, trailing by 254 runs in the follow-on, and the middle-order batsmen got off to starts, unlike in the first innings which collapsed for 93. However, none of them got to fifty and Sanjay Budhwar had three batsmen caught behind on the way to a five-wicket haul. Budhwar finished with 5 for 69 while Amit Mishra took 3 for 71. Kerala were dismissed for 205, giving Haryana victory by an innings and 85 runs. The result ensured Harayana finished top of Group B and qualified for the semi-finals of the Plate League.
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Andhra also cruised into the semi-finals of the Plate League from Group B after crushing Jammu and Kashmir by ten wickets at Anantapur. Syed Sahabuddin took 4 for 55 while DP Vijaykumar and D Shivkumar claimed three each to help dismiss Jammu and Kashmir for 192 during the follow on. Abid Nabi, who resisted for 116 deliveries at No. 9, was the innings’ top-scorer with 54. Andhra were left a target of only 22, which the openers knocked off in 2.3 overs.
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Fog and bad light curtailed the third day’s play to 34 overs in Agartala and during that time Goa reduced Tripura to 150 for 4 from their overnight total of 44 for no loss. Rajib Saha, who made 51, and Wilkin Mota added 73 for the first wicket before Robin d’Souza trapped Mota lbw. Saha and Abhijit Dey added another 60 for the second wicket before Amit Yadav struck three quick blows to jolt the middle order. Yadav ended the day on 17 for 3.
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Arlen Konwar took 5 for 59 to give Assam a terrific chance of securing a large first-innings lead against Vidarbha in Guwahati. Assam declared on their overnight score of 392 for 8 and Konwar made good use of the early morning conditions. Abu Nechim provided the first breakthrough, dismissing Amol Ubarhande for 16, but it was Konwar who took the other five wickets. Vidarbha were struggling at 71 for 4 at one stage, but were lifted by Ranjit Paradkar who scored an unbeaten half-century. Amit Paunikar made 43 but Vidarbha were reduced to 180 for 6 at stumps.
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A strong performance from Rajasthan in the second innings helped them wipe out a first-innings deficit against Jharkhand and take a lead on the third day in Dhanbad. However, with only one day remaining, the most likely result is a draw. Jharkhand declared on 368 for 9 in their first innings, after centuries from Manish Vardhan and Saurabh Tiwary had taken them to a position of strength on the second evening. Rajasthan were facing a deficit of 122 when they began their second innings and they lost both openers after scoring only 17 runs. Vineet Saxena and Nitin Doru, however, added an unbroken 180-run stand for the third wicket to keep Jharkhand’s bowlers at bay.

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will believe his squad is relatively light on numbers as the January transfer window approaches, according to Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge.

What’s the story?

The 45-year-old oversaw an extensive squad rebuild over the summer, with several young, exciting acquisitions replacing multiple experienced campaigners.

However, Bridge stated in a recent interview that Vieira is likely to want further reinforcements over the coming months despite their strong start to the season.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “How much they do in January, I don’t know. I think Palace look pretty settled at the moment, but if Patrick Vieira was on this call, he’d say he was probably a bit light.”

Crystal Palace fans will be intrigued

Although it’s unlikely that the Eagles will add extensively in January, Bridge’s latest revelation will be an intriguing one for the club’s supporters.

Gaps at right-wing, central midfield and right-back are evident throughout Vieira’s first-team squad, especially with Conor Gallagher expected to return to parent club Chelsea at the end of the campaign and age to finally catch up with the likes of Joel Ward and James McArthur.

Therefore, the capital club’s fanbase are likely to be eager for additional acquisitions over the next couple of transfer windows as they look to continue their recent progression.

Although Palace have only won three of their 12 Premier League fixtures to date, their performances have been extremely promising, and famous victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have illustrated their potential.

Securing the signatures of two or three more talented stars would have the potential to propel Vieira’s charges even further up the top-flight table and provide hope of a top-half finish for the first time since 2014/15.

It remains to be seen whether chairman Steve Parish can find enough room in Palace’s budget to dip back into the transfer market over the winter, but the fanbase will be eagerly anticipating their next move. The club’s chairman and Vieira simply have to act to propel them to the next level.

And, in other news…Forget Kouyate: Palace’s “clever” £6.3m-rated maestro must be unleashed amid big blow