IND vs WI | Third umpire to call front foot no-balls

After many rounds of discussion regarding the recurrent no-ball fiascos across world cricket, the International Cricket Council(ICC) had reached a decision wherein the India vs West Indies limited-overs series, comprising of three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs, would be the starter of the broad implementation of the said rule. A decision that was made earlier in August by the ruling council was officially announced on Thursday and the technology that the third umpires will use to detect the no-balls will be on trial during the said series.

However, the ICC has clarified that the benefit of doubt in close calls will lie with the bowler and the on-field umpires will take the final calls in case of a late no-ball call by the third umpire.

"The outcomes of the trial will be used to gauge whether the system has a beneficial impact on the accuracy of no ball decisions and whether it can be implemented while minimising disruption to the flow of the game.

"If a late no ball call is communicated, then the On-Field Umpire will rescind a dismissal (if applicable) and call no ball. The On-Field Umpire will remain responsible for other in-game decisions in the usual way.”

"Throughout the trial, the Third Umpire will be responsible for monitoring every ball bowled and identifying whether there has been any front foot infringement. If there has been an infringement on the front foot, the Third Umpire will communicate this to the On-Field Umpire who will subsequently call a no ball. As a result, the On-Field Umpire will not call a front foot no ball without the advice of the Third Umpire.”