This idea was first spotted at the Big Bash League. All thanks to Oz for coming up with brighter ideas to enhance the game. The Aussies have always been keen to develop the game on all fronts. Not only were they the first ones to come up with the idea of microphones on stumps and the spider cameras, they were the first ones to initiate colour clothing in the shorter formats too. Their vivid ideas have always added more colour, vibrancy and energy to the game. Likewise, the introduction of flashing bails on an international platform has been a novel and unique addition, but it comes with its share of pros and cons.
Advantages:
Firstly, these flashing bails can be used as a solution to remove the doubt aspect in certain dismissals like run outs and stumpings. The reactiveness of the bails to the balls is pretty high and can be beneficial to rule out the benefit-of-doubt phenomenon of certain ambiguous run-outs. Even the on-field umpires can be sure of certain decisions.
Secondly, the flashing bails act like a novel item for the viewers. It excites them and many of them are fascinated by their inclusion.
Disadvantages:
These flashing bails have certain drawbacks as well.
These bails are effective only when a game is played at night under the lights. They cannot be used for test matches or day ODIs. These are only applicable for a three hour T20 match.
Secondly, ICC events, Big Bash League and the Indian Premier League can afford to use this technology because of the financial strength that they possess, but a cricket association will be hesitant to use this technology for a game or two amidst a series of ten.
Thus, one can say that this initiative to use a new idea looks pretty exciting. If used correctly and in favour of the game, these flashing bails can flash up fortunes.
Beyond the dressing room,
-Prashanti
Firstly, these flashing bails can be used as a solution to remove the doubt aspect in certain dismissals like run outs and stumpings. The reactiveness of the bails to the balls is pretty high and can be beneficial to rule out the benefit-of-doubt phenomenon of certain ambiguous run-outs. Even the on-field umpires can be sure of certain decisions.
Secondly, the flashing bails act like a novel item for the viewers. It excites them and many of them are fascinated by their inclusion.
Disadvantages:
These flashing bails have certain drawbacks as well.
These bails are effective only when a game is played at night under the lights. They cannot be used for test matches or day ODIs. These are only applicable for a three hour T20 match.
Secondly, ICC events, Big Bash League and the Indian Premier League can afford to use this technology because of the financial strength that they possess, but a cricket association will be hesitant to use this technology for a game or two amidst a series of ten.
Thus, one can say that this initiative to use a new idea looks pretty exciting. If used correctly and in favour of the game, these flashing bails can flash up fortunes.
Beyond the dressing room,
-Prashanti