Men's Test Match Appendix D Decision Review System (DRS) and Third Umpire Protocol 1: General
1.1. Minimum requirements for use of DRS and appointment of third umpire
1.1.1. Save with the express written consent of the ICC General Manager - Cricket, the Home Board shall ensure the live television broadcast of all Test Matches played in its country.
1.1.2. Where matches are broadcast, the camera specification set out below shall be mandatory as a minimum requirement.
1.1.3. Where the camera specification set out above is provided, a third umpire shall be appointed to the match.
1.1.4. If the minimum requirements for DRS to be used are satisfied, both participating Boards may agree to employ the DRS for a Test series. Otherwise, the third umpire shall be appointed and empowered to use broadcast replays to make decisions that are referred to him/her in accordance with paragraph 2 (Umpire Reviews).
1.1.5. The table below summarises the minimum requirements for DRS to be used, and the regulations around the appointment of the third umpire:
| Third Umpire (non - DRS) | DRS | |
|
Minimum Requirement |
Cameras Specification detailed in paragraph 1.1.2. |
Cameras detection technology. |
|
Third Umpire Appointment |
Appointed by Home Board. From ICC Elite Panel or International Panel of umpires. |
Appointed by the ICC. Not from the same country as either of the participating teams. From ICC Elite Panel or International Panel of umpires. |
|
Third Umpire Jurisdiction |
Umpire Reviews only |
Umpire Reviews and Player Reviews |
|
Replays that can be used |
The third umpire shall only have access to replays of any camera images. Other technology which may be in use by the broadcaster for broadcast purposes (for example, ball-tracking technology, sound- based edge detection technology, and heat- based edge detection technology) shall not be used during Umpire Reviews. |
Any replay, stump microphone audio or technology detailed in paragraph 3.8.1 below. |
|
ICC Technical Officer |
Not required. |
The ICC shall appoint an independent technology expert (ICC Technical Officer) to be present at every series in which the DRS is used to assist the third umpire and to protect the integrity of the DRS process. |
1.1.6. The Home Board shall ensure that a separate room is provided for the third umpire and that he/she has access to the television equipment and technology (where DRS is used) so as to be in the best position to facilitate the referral and/or consultation processes referred to in paragraphs 2 (Umpire Review) and 3 (Player Review) below.