Mark Boucher urges authorities to use technology in big local games
Titans coach Mark Boucher has urged cricket authorities to seriously consider using the Decision Review System (DRS) during big local games. This comes after the Titans’ 135-run win in the Momentum One Day Cup final against the Dolphins at SuperSport Park on Sunday was marred by unusually poor umpiring decisions by Adrian Holdstock‚ Shaun George and Bongani Jele. The Titans survived three close lbw shouts as they laid the foundation for a win that was achieved through a century by Aiden Markram‚ half-centuries by Theunis de Bruyn and Dean Elgar and three wickets from Dale Steyn. The Dolphins suffered more in their batting innings when Khaya Zondo and Andile Phehlukwayo were given out despite having inside edged the ball. Sibonelo Makhanya was adjudged to be run out despite Titans wicketkeeper Sizwe Masondo having disturbed the stumps. "We have never had TV reviews in the past in any final in SA," said Boucher. An infuriated Dolphins skipper Zondo said the technology was needed. "Aft...
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