Previously the on-field umpires had to give a call while referring the decision to the third umpire. It created a lot of controversies as the third umpire needed clear evidence to overturn the on-field decision. BCCI made it clear that umpires are not allowed to give soft signals. After approval by the Governing Council, the board has updated Appendix D – Clause 2.2.2 – of the Match Playing Conditions. The franchises have been informed that the ‘soft signal has been removed.’
Earlier in India vs England series, the questions were asked as the third umpires found it difficult to overturn the on-field decision. Suryakumar Yadav was given out as David Malan took the catch. There was a look decision-making moment and at the end, with the lack of evidence the third umpire gave it out.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that a change in on-field umpire’s protocol around soft signals was needed.
Apart from the soft signal, there were few more changes like the third umpire can overturn the decision of an on-field umpire on a no-ball.
No soft signals in the IPL. 3rd umpire can now overturn the no-ball (line-call given by the on-field umpire).3rd umpire can also overturn the short-run call given by the on-field umpires.Super Overs can be played till one hour from the actual finished time of the tied matches
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 27, 2021
Updates are :
1. 20th over is included in 90 minutes.
2. In an uninterrupted match, subsequent super overs can be played till an hour from the actual finished time of the tied matches.
3. In the case of the short run, the third umpire checks the short run and can overturn the decision made by the on-field umpires.
4. Third Umpire can overrule the no-ball decision made by the on-field umpire.
5. Definition of the soft signal is removed.
