Controversial Umpiring Call Sparks Calls for Change in WBBL

📆 10/30/2023 8:24 PM
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A controversial umpiring call during a WBBL match has led to calls for the implementation of technology in the league. In the match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder, Lizelle Lee was given not out despite being clearly out of her crease. Fans are demanding the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) to avoid such incidents in the future.

Kayo Bites WBBL: Hurricanes v Thunder | 05:39A second shocking umpiring call in the space of a week has cricket fans calling for change in the WBBL.

Replays showed Lee was clearly out of her crease but the on field umpires didn’t give it out and the South Africa import was allowed to continue her innings. However, this game was among the remaining games were broadcast on Foxtel and cricket.com.au via live stream technology that doesn’t support DRS.However, incidents like this will no doubt increase calls to fast-track the technology.

The Thunder found a breakthrough when Vilani scooped the ball onto her own stumps, ending her solid knock of 44 off 33 balls.

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