WBBL eyes third umpire changes after howlers in non-televised games

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The WBBL will look into changes to the technology used at games, which currently prevents the third umpire from being active in matches not broadcast on television.

Cricket Australia will look to introduce third-umpire technology for all WBBL games next season in a bid to introduce parity between televised and streamed matches.Mignon du Preez and Rhys McKenna have both copped incorrect decisions this seasonInconsistencies in officiating were highlighted again on Sunday night when Brisbane Heat power-hitter Mignon du Preez was declared run out in bizarre fashion against Adelaide.

The Melbourne Stars copped a poor call the previous week against Adelaide, when Rhys McKenna was given out stumped despite replays clearly showing she was in her crease when the bails came off.It's understood Cricket Australia have already begun internal discussions to remedy the issue for next year.

"Next year is the first year of our new media rights agreement, which will bring with it some further growth in the technology and facilities available at WBBL games. Ellyse Perry spoke earlier this month of the ultimate goal of playing the majority of games in big stadiums in front of large crowds. "If in the future, more games in these big stadiums suits the competition — our schedule, partners and players — I would love to think there's more."French football game called off after fans smash windows on visiting team's bus, leaving coach bloodied

 

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