`Angry` Pietersen `hurt` at accusations of Hot Spot `skullduggery` in Ashes

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 13:32

Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen has reportedly denied using silicon tape on his bat to avoid edges being detected by the Decision Review System (DRS) technology in the Ashes, and has slammed the accusations as `hurtful lies`.

Clarke defends his players in Hot Spot controversy

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 17:33

Australia captain Michael Clarke today backed his players, stating that none of his teammates have used silicone tapes on their bats to beat the controversial Decision Review System (DRS).

ICC rushes to placate `confused` Ashes rivals following DRS fiasco

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 10:20

The Decision Review System (DRS) controversy that has marred the Ashes has forced cricket chiefs to fly to England for urgent talks with arch-rivals England and Australia.

England`s jubilant Flower tells ICC to improve DRS

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 14:20

England coach Andy Flower allowed himself a rare smile after his side retained the Ashes but the decision review system is prompting headaches and he wants the authorities to sort it out.

Oz players body urges ICC to `open pockets` for revamping `flawed` DRS

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 10:03

The chief of the Australian Cricketers` Association has urged the ICC to re-evaluate its neutral umpires policy and invest more money in improving the technology used in the Decision Review System (DRS).

ICC planning to give extra reviews

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 19:54

The latest fiasco with the Decision Review System (DRS) in the Ashes has led the International Cricket Council (ICC) to re-think the increase the number of unsuccessful reviews awarded to a team per innings.

Hot Spot inventor wants Snickometer to be used as backup for winter Ashes

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 10:41

The inventor of the Hot Spot technology, which played a central role during the first two Ashes Tests, has called for his refined Snickometer to be a part of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) in time for the winter Ashes in Australia.

Simon Taufel calls on more countries to produce umpires amid DRS fiasco

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 12:31

Former Test umpire Simon Taufel has called for more countries to produce leading umpires in a bid to boost `succession planning`, although he admitted that the Decision Review System (DRS) is also posing as a problem for decision-makers.

`Smug` Shastri claims vindication of India`s DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 10:46

Former Indian captain Ravi Shastri has insisted that widespread criticism has vindicated India`s blunt and uncompromising position on the Decision Review System (DRS).

'half-baked` UDRS `far more` dangerous than fixing, says Latif

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 12:36

Former Pakistani Test captain Rashid Latif has slammed the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) as `half-baked`, saying that it is far more dangerous than even match-fixing and spot-fixing.

ICC plans trail of new DRS in third Ashes Test to remove host broadcaster`s `control`

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 11:21

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken the first step towards controlling the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford with trial of an alternative system to reduce the third umpire`s reliance on the host broadcaster.

Game is poorer by inclusion of DRS: Adam Gilchrist

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 12:58

Adam Gilchrist, former Australian wicketkeeper and batsman, is critical of the Decision Review System (DRS) and has expressed his dissatisfaction over the same.