Ranji captains conclave: Introduction of DRS, dropping coin toss among suggestions made

MUMBAI: The introduction of DRS in Ranji Trophy and doing away with the concept of coin toss were among the proposals made by the captains and coaches of the domestic teams during a BCCI conclave here Friday.

DRS has been so far restricted to international cricket but the call to introduce it in domestic structure has grown following poor umpiring decisions in the last Ranji Trophy season, which saw a significant rise in the number of matches with the addition of new teams.

During the conclave, the captains and coaches called for the introduction of DRS with the available technology for televised (television and digital broadcast) Ranji Trophy games.

Multiple umpiring howlers marred the Ranji semifinal between Saurashtra and Karnataka, last season. Key batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was ruled not out despite a huge nick and his century changed the course of the match. (AGENCIES)