Quote: Viewers will be able to hear the communications between the TV umpire and the on-field officials in the upcoming one-day series between Australia and South Africa, and possibly during some matches at next year's World Cup. The ICC has announced the broadcasting trial for the five-match ODI series, starting on Friday, in an effort to demystify the umpiring process for home viewers.
The broadcaster, the Nine Network, will have access to the communication between umpires and can air those discussions during referrals, consultations and DRS player reviews. The consistency of decision-making by TV umpires has been an issue over the past couple of years and several outcomes during the 2013 Ashes in England baffled fans.
Umpire communications to be broadcast