England battered and bruised against India owing to  suspicious DRS reviews – by Sunil Thenabadu The accuracy of the Decision Review System (DRS) has been one of the major talking points in the ongoing IND vs ENG Test series. Visiting captain Ben Stokes had on a huge suspicion  already questioned the accuracy of the technology of the DRS  after suffering the biggest-ever defeat against India in Rajkot. Coming to Ranchi, the English camp was adamant to win but dealt with another shocker when former captain Joe Root was given out in the second innings on Sunday. leg before wicket to Ashwin. England began their second essay with a 46-run lead but it turned out to be challenging for them to battle against India’s three prong spin attack of Jadeja, Kuladeep and Ravichandran Ashwin, the latter having produced a couple of early breakthroughs, removing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope on consecutive deliveries. He ...

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Explained – What is DRS in Cricket? DRS Rules, Meaning, Full Form and Umpire’s Call Source:Cricnerds Technology plays a key role in every international sport in the modern era. Likewise, even in the game of cricket, Decision Review System (DRS) along with many other technical aids has become an enriching part of the game played on a 22-yard pitch. The DRS or Decision review System has governed a fair share of match results in the past decade or so. The use of DRS has also allowed fans and viewers to understand the technicalities involved in cricket. However, there has also been much debate around the decision review system (DRS) and its rules with questions being raised over its legitimacy in all forms of cricket. We attempt to simplify the meaning of DRS, its rules, and its usage in this popular game: Explained – What is DRS in Cricket, Meaning, and ...

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