Billy Bowden has a good view of a disputed catch. He gives the batsman out and the batsman accepts this. But Billy decides he'd like to double-check with the third umpire. Fair enough.
Under current rules, the third umpire has to give it not out if there is any doubt. And there always is doubt when looking at TV replays of a low catch, so it's a pointless exercise.
This is where the law needs to change:
If the third umpire is certain that the on-field umpire was wrong he can overrule, otherwise the original decision stands.
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But he can't double check. It can only be referred to 3rd Umpire if both on-field umpires did not have a clear view.
Blatantly not the case. The rule was changed because TV is poor at catches.
What happened was Amla turned round because of what team mates saw on telly. Billy panicked and thought on no I've made a mistake (when he hadn't). I'll make something up so I can change my mind.
Yes, I know that's what happened in this case. What I'm advocating is a general rule change, so that it goes back to the on-field umpire if the 3rd umpire is not sure.
I reckon each team should have 3 referrals per innings - whereby they can refer a decision to the 3rd umpire.
In all cases the umpire initally gives his decision. If the team doesnt like the decision - they say "Lets see what thirdy has to say"
Thirdie then reviews the footage and says either:
Yes - The decision stands - in which case the team loses one of the referrals
No - In which case the decision is overruled and the team doesnt lose its referral
or:
Unclear - In which case the decision stands but the team doesnt lose its referral.
A similar thing happens in tennis and it works well.
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