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Hot Spot
Sun, November 29 2015
DRS comes under fire on Twitter as Nathan Lyon controversially ruled not out
The manner in which the entire episode was been handled has created a controversy and has reignited the debate on the use of technology.
Fri, July 11 2014
India tour of England 2014: Angle not length should be parameter of measuring swing
Mathematically, the amount of swing should be measured by the angle and not by centimetres.
Wed, October 09 2013
Ashes 2013-14: Hot Spot technology will not be used
The controversial Hot Spot technology that assists in the Decision Review System (DRS) will not be used for the return Ashes series in Australia later this year.
Wed, September 25 2013
Kevin Pietersen says Hot Spot had a ‘stinker’ during Ashes 2013
England batsman Kevin Pietersen declared on Tuesday that Hot Spot "had an absolute stinker" during the Ashes 2013 series, but said that players remain supportive of the technology.
Sun, August 25 2013
ICC likely to use Snicko during Ashes series in Australia
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering the use of "Sniko" in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia later in the year.
Mon, August 12 2013
ICC asks Hot Spot inventor Warren Brennan to prove his claims of players cheating technology
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday warned Warren Brennan, the inventor of Hot Spot, to not accuse cricketers of having cheated his technology by using fibreglass tapes without ample evidence.
Sun, August 11 2013
Michael Vaughan reiterates call for withdrawing Hot Spot from DRS
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has reiterated his stand on withdrawing the Hot Spot from Decision Review System (DRS) after Warren Brennan, who adapted the technology in cricket admitted that edges from bats with protective coatings can escape the technology. Even former wicketkeeper Alec Stewart backed Vaughan’s stand.
Sun, August 11 2013
Steve Waugh’s call for lie detectors to curb fixing not the best idea
Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh called for the use of lie detectors to catch hold of fixers in the game and reduce the anti-social element from it altogether. Aayush Puthran explains the failings of the technology and how its repercussions are far drastic than other technologies in cricket like the Hot Spot.
Sat, August 10 2013
Hot Spot creator Warren Brennan wants ICC to ban protective coatings on bat
Warren Brennan, owner of BBG Sports which supplies the Hot Spot technology has called for a ban on protective substance being used on edges of bat which can prevent the technology from detecting edges.
Mon, August 25 2014
Ashes 2013: Umpires should be given control of DRS to improve efficiency
The Ashes 2013 was supposed to be a compelling battle between old rivals. But so far the talking point of the series has been the imprecision of the Decision Review System (DRS). Sarang Bhalerao talks about certain measures that can be adopted to ensure that correct decisions are made.