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Dubai: Cricket lovers will soon see a new signal added to the raised finger for out and the fluttering hand to show four runs scored.
For the first time, players will be able to challenge an umpire's decision by using their hands to make a 'T'.
Dave Richardson, the International Cricket Council general manager, told Gulf News: "The T sign will be used by the captain of the fielding side or the batsman to request a review.
"The sign is the same as the 'time out' signal used in other sports like basketball."
Richardson will soon fly out to Colombo to inspect the arrangements for the referral system.
The system will see the fielding and batting sides allowed three unsuccessful appeals per innings.
The on-field umpire will consult with the TV umpire, who will review available television coverage of the incident before relaying fact-based information back to his colleague.
The on-field umpire will then deliver his decision either by raising his finger to indicate 'out' or by waving his hands horizontally above his waist to show the appeal has failed.
"I am confident that the referral system will work but we will need to wait and see how it goes. We have prepared well as thoroughly as possible for its implementation," said Richardson.
He has recently been to the annual seminar for members of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, which took place at Lord's last week.
When asked about the response from the umpires on the introduction of the referral system, Richardson said: "The umpires are positive about the trial.
"They are willing to give it a try. They recognise that it could assist them to make fewer errors and reduce umpiring controversies."
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