Supersport responds to criticism from Indian cricketers: ‘No control over Hawk-Eye’

The Indian team was not happy with some DRS calls during the series. (AP photo)

Indian team members on Thursday reacted angrily when the leg-before wicket decision against South African captain Dean Elgar was reversed on review.

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Host broadcaster SuperSport on Friday said it has no control over the Decision Review System (DRS) used in the Test series between South Africa and India.

In a brief statement issued to AFP, the broadcaster said: “Supersport takes note of the comments made by certain members of the Indian cricket team.

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“Hawk-Eye is an independent service provider, approved by the ICC and their technology has been accepted as an integral part of DRS for many years.

“Supersport has no control over Hawk-Eye technology.”

Indian team members on Thursday reacted angrily when the leg-before wicket decision against South African captain Dean Elgar was reversed on review.

Several Indian players were heard complaining about the decision and it seems that the broadcaster is manipulating the technology.

There is no indication yet from match referee Andy Pycroft and the International Cricket Council whether any disciplinary action will be taken against Indian skipper Virat Kohli, vice-captain KL Rahul and bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, whose voices were heard through the stump microphone. was heard.

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