Cricket Australia news: Former Australia all-rounder Simon O Donnell says BBL doesn t have DRS because of one reason nine.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nine.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tye fumes after Khawaja given not out
Mitchell Marsh believes if the KFC BBL is to introduce the Decision Review System it needs to utilise the full array of technology, rather than a watered down version suggested by Adam Gilchrist.
Perth Scorchers quick Andrew Tye was left in disbelief in their clash with Sydney Thunder on Tuesday when Usman Khawaja was not given out after a caught-behind appeal by umpire Simon Lightbody, whose explanation of the decision was picked up on the stump mic. The bat hit the ground, said Lightbody, to which Tye replied, Hit the ground? It (his bat) was that far off the ground, holding his arms apart.
WATCH | Biggest umpire howler in BBL history gives Khawaja a lifeline
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⦠Except the BBL does not have DRS.
While the league has been vocal about their desire to change the game and implement new rules like the Bash Boost or the Power Surge, the simple ability to review an umpiring decision remains a bridge too far, seemingly.
It would have been handy on Tuesday night when AJ Tye had Usman Khawaja caught behind off a clear nick during the second innings of the Scorchers taking on the Thunder.
Tye heard it, the Scorchers fielders heard it, we all heard it at home, but umpires Simon Lightbody and Donovan Koch disagreed.
By Zachary GatesDec 23rd, 2020
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A Brisbane Heat outfit inspired by fill-in captain Jimmy Peirson tonight went tantalisingly close to pulling off one of the greatest comeback victories in Big Bash League history.
The Adelaide Strikers won the Gabba clash by two runs when Peirson could only manage a four off the last ball, instead of a six that would have sent the match to a super over.
But it was astounding the hosts got within such close range as they had crumbled to 8-68 in their pursuit of 151 to win.
Peirson, who was handed the Heat captaincy when superstar batsman Chris Lynn pulled his hamstring in the warm-up, walked to the middle at number seven and blasted an unbeaten 69 off 36 balls.
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