Overview
The 3rd Umpire was brought into cricket to adjudicate on Run Out and Stumping appeals using TV replays. This has now been expanded by the ICC to include Boundaries and Catches and the application of DRS. Essentially the role of the 3rd umpire now is to assist with umpire- generated reviews and player-generated reviews on decisions.
In Test Matches and One Day International series, if no 4th umpire has been appointed, the 3rd umpire duties shall also include:
taking a box containing at least 6 new balls to the fielding side’s dressing room, prior to each innings and supervising the selection of the match ball.
In these circumstances, the 3rd umpire shall also take control of any replacement balls.
Before appointment you will have spent a considerable amount of time in 3rd umpire simulations with your ICC coach.
Although you don’t have any control in the positioning of the 3rd Umpire’s Room, ideally it should be placed where it has quick and easy access to both the Umpires’ Room and the Ground.
The room itself should be comfortably furnished. Remember you will spend up to 7 hours a day in the room either with the Referee or by yourself. The room should be equipped with:
A high-quality TV Monitor, which has the direct TV picture sound feed.
A direct line to the TV Director via a comms unit supplied by the media provider.
A portable radio or dedicated communication system for contact with the Umpires on the field and other Officials.
An iPad/Tablet for DRS timing and data-input
A separate telephone for contacting the Scorers, ground staff, etc.
A back up radio communication system between 3rd umpire and director.
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