Advice On Referring Run Outs To The 3rd Umpire
There have been occasions where run outs have not been referred to the 3rd umpire due to:
A belief that there has not been an appeal and/or
The on-field umpire makes the decision on field, even though the run out is a very close call.
After an appeal has been made, if there is any doubt as to whether the batsman had made his ground, on field umpires should refer the run-out decision to the 3rd umpire.
In noisy stadiums, the on-field umpires should be especially alert to the possibility of an appeal. It is not necessary to ask the fielding side whether they have appealed or not.
In circumstances, where the on-field umpire is uncertain as to whether an appeal has been made, he should refer the run-out decision to the 3rd umpire. If, however, the on-field umpire does not consult with the 3rd umpire, who realizes that there was an appeal, the 3rd umpire should use the following phrase (or similar) and say, “I think there was an appeal - shall I look at it?” This 3rd umpire comment should be sufficient warning to the on-field umpire to request a referral.
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