IPL set to introduce ‘Smart Replay System’ from 2024 edition for accurate reviews amid persistent DRS controversies

The IPL have tried to find a way to ensure matches are completed faster and the decisions made are more accurate.

IPL set to introduce ‘Smart Replay System’ from 2024 edition for accurate reviews amid persistent DRS controversies

The IPL trophy during the 2023 IPL knockouts (Image via ESPN)

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When it comes to the Indian Premier League, they are always ready to try out new rules. It started in 2023, when they introduced the Impact Player rule, a new penalty for slow-over rates and the ability to review for wides and no-balls. 

Now the IPL has come up with a change to ensure the third umpire can make accurate decisions in less time. They have come up with the “Smart Replay System,” which will be implemented in the 2024 IPL. This system will see two hawk-eye experts sit in the same room as a third umpire. The TV directors, who used to assist the third umpire earlier, will no longer be needed.  

In the SRS, the umpires will use split screens, match footage with better frame rates and a process that would eliminate the use of a TV director. The hawk-eye experts will be showing the umpires footage which their cameras capture as well, which was not available to the TV director. The conversations between these experts and TV umpires will be aired as well. So far, 15 umpires have taken part in a workshop on 17th and 18th March to learn the new system. 

Mumbai Indians travel to Alibaug for team bonding exercise, Rohit Sharma doesn’t join 

On 19th March, the Mumbai Indians squad and support staff traveled to Alibaug for a team bonding exercise. They traveled by ferry from Mumbai to Alibaug and will be in the coastal town for a couple of days before returning to Mumbai to take a flight to Ahmedabad. In the video uploaded on the team’s website, many stars like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and Lasith Malinga were present. The team also played paintball.

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan
Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan on the ferry (Image via Mumbai Indians)

Former MI captain, Rohit Sharma was not spotted with the team. He joined the camp in Mumbai on 19th, along with Mohammad Nabi and Luke Wood. He was later spotted at an event held by Dream11 in their offices. 

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