<p>ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat said its all about understanding of rules and once the players become accustomed to that, the system would run smoothly. “It is fair to say that the UDRS is pioneering. It is a technology that we certainly support to aid umpires in making correct decisions. But it is one that is developing. I can say that all of us can get a grip better with the rules when it is totally in place,” Lorgat said.<br /><br />Dhoni’s criticism of the system was criticised by ICC General Manager Dave Richardson. Richardson’s comments, in turn, prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India to react angrily and the Indian Board shot off a letter to Lorgat saying that the South African’s comments amounted to pressurising a player.<br /><br />Lorgat said the entire episode was a misunderstanding created by a TV report. “I was quite disappointed by the news channel that portrayed the report which was completely inaccurate. That was my response to the BCCI to point out that it was unfortunate that it was based on a channel report that was not factually correct. Richardson has not criticised in the manner it has been portrayed,” Lorgat said.<br /><br />Lorgat also refuted suggestions that the differences over the UDRS are adversely affecting the ICC’s ties with the BCCI.<br /><br />“We share an excellent relationship with the BCCI. We have to accept that there will be difference of opinions from time to time but we are mature enough to work through this,” he said.<br /><br />Reacting to Dhoni’s criticism of UDRS, Lorgat said all players should respect the umpire’s verdict. “It’s a pretty obvious scenario that whether the umpire gives you out with or without UDRS, it is a judgement call by the umpire. All players always accept the decision of the umpire,” he said.<br /><br />“As for bilateral events, the two nations agree on the use of UDRS and that is the position that currently stands. On whether it will be made mandatory for the nations to follow the UDRS, it is something we are discussing for the future depending on how we progress.”<br /><br />ICC plans to cut the number of teams at the World Cup to 10 from the 2015 edition and Lorgat said the governing body was working out the qualification process. Meanwhile, the ICC also hinted that the Champions Trophy could be done away with to maintain the World Cup’s status as the “pinnacle” one-day event. The biennial Champions Trophy has often been derided for being a meaningless event given that there is already an ODI World Cup.<br /><br />“What we’re trying to work towards is a pinnacle event in each format... so if we’re looking to our next cycle we might think definitely about (losing) the Champions Trophy,” Lorgat said.<br /><br /></p>
<p>ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat said its all about understanding of rules and once the players become accustomed to that, the system would run smoothly. “It is fair to say that the UDRS is pioneering. It is a technology that we certainly support to aid umpires in making correct decisions. But it is one that is developing. I can say that all of us can get a grip better with the rules when it is totally in place,” Lorgat said.<br /><br />Dhoni’s criticism of the system was criticised by ICC General Manager Dave Richardson. Richardson’s comments, in turn, prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India to react angrily and the Indian Board shot off a letter to Lorgat saying that the South African’s comments amounted to pressurising a player.<br /><br />Lorgat said the entire episode was a misunderstanding created by a TV report. “I was quite disappointed by the news channel that portrayed the report which was completely inaccurate. That was my response to the BCCI to point out that it was unfortunate that it was based on a channel report that was not factually correct. Richardson has not criticised in the manner it has been portrayed,” Lorgat said.<br /><br />Lorgat also refuted suggestions that the differences over the UDRS are adversely affecting the ICC’s ties with the BCCI.<br /><br />“We share an excellent relationship with the BCCI. We have to accept that there will be difference of opinions from time to time but we are mature enough to work through this,” he said.<br /><br />Reacting to Dhoni’s criticism of UDRS, Lorgat said all players should respect the umpire’s verdict. “It’s a pretty obvious scenario that whether the umpire gives you out with or without UDRS, it is a judgement call by the umpire. All players always accept the decision of the umpire,” he said.<br /><br />“As for bilateral events, the two nations agree on the use of UDRS and that is the position that currently stands. On whether it will be made mandatory for the nations to follow the UDRS, it is something we are discussing for the future depending on how we progress.”<br /><br />ICC plans to cut the number of teams at the World Cup to 10 from the 2015 edition and Lorgat said the governing body was working out the qualification process. Meanwhile, the ICC also hinted that the Champions Trophy could be done away with to maintain the World Cup’s status as the “pinnacle” one-day event. The biennial Champions Trophy has often been derided for being a meaningless event given that there is already an ODI World Cup.<br /><br />“What we’re trying to work towards is a pinnacle event in each format... so if we’re looking to our next cycle we might think definitely about (losing) the Champions Trophy,” Lorgat said.<br /><br /></p>