No DRS in Pakistan's upcoming Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 and England – Cricket News Update
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, revealed a senior PCB official on Sunday.
Subhan Ahmad, the Chief Operating Officer of Pakistan Cricket Board told the media reporters on Sunday that owing to the high cost of technology used in the DRS, the board has decided to go against using Decision Review System in the upcoming tours; however, it will be part of the limited overs leg of the itineraries.
"We in principle support the use of the DRS and want it for both Tests and ODIs, but unfortunately we couldn't reach an understanding with our broadcasters for the Tests (in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Awards ceremony.
"We have, however, reached a understanding with a company to bear the costs for the use of the UDRS technology in the one-day matches in both series," the PCB COO added further.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has been forced to play its home series on neutral venues after international teams refused from touring Pakistan due to security concerns.
The Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to play six Test matches against Sri Lanka and England in United Arab Emirates in the next six months, but the board, already facing a financial crisis, cannot bear the high cost of Decision Review System. The cost of using DRS in one ODI reportedly ranges from US$ 7,000 to 8,000.
Pakistan will play a three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, followed by five One Day Internationals and a one off T20 International in October and November this year. They will then host England in UAE in a three-Test and four-ODI series followed by two T20 Internationals in January-February next year.
Subhan told the media reporters that the board had not included use of technology in the contract they have signed with the broadcaster for the neutral venue series. However, he said that since ICC has made it mandatory to use DRS in International matches, they will ensure in the future that the broadcasters are willing to bear the cost of using technology in both Tests and ODIs.
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