ICC explains position on pitch line testing

The International Cricket Council today said that there was no intention to introduce white lines on pitches for international cricket at this time.

The proposal to introduce the markings as an aid for umpires was raised by ICC General Manager - Cricket David Richardson during an open forum last week. He also indicated that before being considered for use in international cricket the lines will be subject to an extensive trial in practice conditions and then domestic cricket.

A report of the findings of this trial will be submitted to Cricket Committee - Playing, which is the ICC body responsible for on-field related matters, for a recommendation on its adoption.

"The announcement last week was that this aid would be trialled in practice and domestic cricket," said Mr Richardson.

"It is premature to speculate as to whether it will be introduced in international cricket until the results of the trial are properly assessed."

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