Umpiring Science
Lesson 13 of 21

DRS Protocol & Strategy

5 min read•4/19 sections

Two/three reviews per .

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

The Decision Review System allows teams 3 unsuccessful reviews per in Tests and 2 in white-ball cricket.

History

Neutral umpires became standard in the 1990s; the Decision Review System () was introduced in cricket in 2008 and refined with ball-tracking and .

Biomechanics

Captain initiates within 15 seconds of the decision; third umpire walks through the protocol live on stump mic.

Tactical Use

Elite captains average 30%+ successful review rate; consult and cordon within 5 seconds.