3RD UMPIRE - MONITORING FAIRNESS OF FRONT FOOT PROTOCOL- JULY 2020 Introduction The 3rd Umpire is charged with the responsibility of monitoring the fairness of delivery (front foot) for each delivery. This document sets out a standardized process and clear guidelines related to monitoring the fairness of the front foot on every delivery. The material will assist with a consistent approach by using accurateand efficient communication.
The document is a supplement and should be read in conjunction with the TV Umpire Communication Protocols, TV Umpire Conclusive Evidence Protocol, WTC, CWC Super League and T20I Playing Conditions. Protocols The belowelements are necessary for all front foot monitoring situations.
1. On-Field Umpire
The On-Field Umpire is not to call any front foot No-Balls without the advice of the 3rd Umpire unless the side on camerasare unavailable (the 3rd Umpireis to advise 'bowler's end umpire immediately).
The On-Field Umpire can still watch the front foot placement as part of the regular umpiring routine - there is no forced implication to have to watch something else. (i.e., The Umpire can still see where the foot lands to know how close the bowler has deliveredthe ball to the stumps).
The On-FieldUmpire will make decisions like LBW/Caught/Leg Byes/Boundaries/Wides in the usualway.
On receipt of an eligible and timely request for a Player Review, the On-Field Umpire will make the sign of a television with his/her hands in the usual way.
However, if at the moment of the PlayerReview, the thirdUmpire is still assessing the legitimacy of the delivery under Law 21.5, the sign will be delayed until the 3rd Umpire has advised that he/she is satisfied with the fairness of the front foot.
If a late no ball is communicated, the On-Field Umpire will revoke an 'out' decision and call and signal No Ball once advised he/sheis on screen by the TV umpire.
The On-Field Umpire will need to adjust his/her position, e.g., move to stand on the line of bowler's run- up, when he/she is advised that the TV Umpire is checking the fairness of delivery to ensure play does not continue, particularly for slow bowlers.
The On-Field Umpire will need to introduce with clarity any player referral, i.e., what type of decision (LBW or caught), what the original decision was and what needs checking) as the 3rd Umpire may not be in a position to see the live delivery. The On-Fieldumpires will need to communicate when there is a delay or stoppage to the play worthy of an allowance, again in case the 3rd Umpiremay have missed it.
The On-FieldUmpire should considerjust delaying the call of 'over' if the last delivery is tight, as the 3rd Umpire may come through with a 'no-ball 'call' or 'checking front foot, to prevent players being called back into position for another delivery.
With other signals already given - e.g., boundaries, byes, leg byes, over - add the No-Ball signal and repeat any other signalsfor clarity and completeness.
2. 3rd Umpire
The 3rd Umpire will work very closely with the ICC Technician in the front foot monitoring aspects of the role.
The ICC Technician will provide the vision of the front foot landing for the 3rd Umpire from both side-on angles.
The 3rd Umpire will use technology to monitor every delivery bowledconcerning front foot fairness.
The ICC Technician will be able to zoom up the front foot when requested by the 3rd Umpire in a close checking situation.
The 3rd Umpire will activate the countdown clock following an appeal (onceball is dead).As soon as possible, the fairness of delivery or if checking the front foot should be conveyed to the On-Field Umpire. This will influence the processing of player reviews.
The 3rd Umpire will advise the On-Field Umpire that the front foot is being checked for tight landings after the ball is dead- 'checking frontfoot. Once confirmed, advise On-Field accordingly.
The 3rd Umpire will always confirm the fairness of delivery (or otherwise) at an obvious dismissal, e.g., Bowled, caught, On-Field 'out' stumping decision.
The 3rd Umpire will call No Ball through to the On-Field Umpireif there is a front foot infringement, once the ball isdead.
The 3rd Umpire will apply conclusive evidence protocolsas they do currently, and any benefitof the doubt is with the bowler.
The 3rd Umpire will advise the On-Field Umpire to call No ball through the Umpire's communication system and ensure the Umpire is on-screen before signaling.
Should at any time a technology failure prevents the 3rd Umpirefrom making a decision, the delivery shall be assumed to be fair, and the bowler's end Umpire should be advised that, until rectified, he should apply Law 21.5.
If the side-on camera goes down mid-run-up, the 3rd Umpire will advise Dead Ball. Then inform the On- Field Umpire to judge/call front foot as usual.
The 3rd Umpire needs to be aware of the end of over routine to ensure the right side on camera view is on screen for the front foot landing for the next over (co-operation with ICC Technician).
When the 3rd Umpireis processing a Player or Umpire Review,he/she should say following the introduction to the Director…. 'I have already checked, and it is a fair 'delivery' or words to that effect. This maintains integrity in the process and reiterates that it is the 3rd Umpire who is still checking the fairnessof front foot delivery.
3. The Process of Consultation
On receipt of an eligible and timely request for a Player Review, the On-Field Umpire will make the sign of a television with his hands in the usual way. However, if at the moment of the Player Review, the 3rd Umpire is still assessing the legitimacy of the delivery under Law 21.5 the sign will be delayed until the 3rd Umpirehas advised that he is satisfied with the fairnessof the front foot.
The 3rd Umpire should initially check whether the delivery is fair (all modes of No-Ball, except for front foot not behind the popping crease (since already checked) and (the bowler using an illegal action, [for clarity, a specific type of banned delivery can be reviewed and called No-Ball]) where appropriate advising the On-Field Umpire accordingly.
4. No-Balls Following any mode of dismissal that is not permitted off a No-Ball and which is not the subject of an Umpire or Player Review, if the On-Field Umpire is uncertain as to the fairness of the delivery,he shall be entitled to request the batsman to delay leaving the field and to check the fairness of the delivery (all modes of No-Ball except for front foot not behind the popping crease (since already checked), and (the bowler using an illegal action, [for clarity, a specific type of banned delivery can be reviewed and called No-Ball]) with the 3rd Umpire. Consultation with the 3rd Umpire shall be by way of two-way radio. If the delivery was not fair, theOn-Field Umpire shouldindicate that the batsmanis not-out and signal no-ball. Points to Reiterate:
Following a dismissal - On-Field umpires are entitled to check other forms of No balls - back foot, above the waist, field restrictions, encroachments by 'fielders or wicket-keeper’ etc.
Once the 3rd Umpire advises a front foot no-ball, and should a dismissal have resulted from that delivery, any runs completedbefore the dismissalbecame effective, shall not count togetherwith the run that has been crossed.
The ball isto be considered dead from the first dismissal, which could laterbe revoked by the discovery of the no-ball. Any actions or runs attempted after the first dismissal will not be considered should the ball be then judged as a no-ball.
Should the On-Field umpiresinitiate a requestfor a no-ball check (other than a front foot), then If a No- ball is called following the check by the 3rd Umpire, the batting side shall benefit from the reversal of the dismissal and the one run for the No-ball but shall not benefit from any runs that may subsequently have accrued from the deliveryhad the On-Field Umpire originally called a No-ball.Where the batsmencrossed while the ball was in the air before being caught, the batsmen shall remain at the same ends as if the striker had been dismissed, but no runs shall be credited to the striker even if one (or more) runs were completedbefore the catch being taken.
Should a wide be called On-Field which is later judged to be a No-ball by 3rd Umpire - The No-ball will override the wide, and the batting side will incur the benefits of the No-ball after the wide is revoked.
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