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[uknsaunders]

I think it's all pretty straightforward. DRS is used in all test cricket whether India like it or not. If they refuse to play under it then they'll have nobody to play against. For all the IPL riches their players reputations rely on beating international teams. Without international competition the BCCI will start losing sponsor and tv money, something they won't like. I'd give it 12 months of this stance before India caves in. If it needs a further push then other boards refusing players IPL participation ought to kill off the IPL pretty quickly.

At the moment they don't believe anybody will stand up to them, but like all bullies if they are outnumbered they'll fall back into line. I read Giles Clark has suggested discussing it again next week. I wouldn't be surprised if that's to get all the other countries onboard and to issue India an ultimatum.

[yvk3103]

In my view, ICC has to make the call. Simply say it is mandatory for all test playing nations. Have a vote on it and pass the reaolution.

If Pak, SL, Bagnladesh etc use it in series with other nations, then surely they will vote for it.

No used ridiculing BCCI. They like any business / corporate are using their muscle. Let the governing body make it a rule. What is ICC there for?

If a option is given then obviously some will accept and some will reject. As the money comes out of the respective cricket boards revenues- ICC don't pay for it.

Boycotting or sideline BCCI or Indian cricket is not a solution. There is only one aolution- make it mandatory for all test playing nations.

I am not a follower of football. But i think the goal line technology was made mandatory by FIFA, so it is to be follows in all FIFA events. Is goal line tech used in UEFA or premiership games? (I am not aware as I don't follow football)

[The_Bird]

It's tricky in football as there are far more sub sections/boards around the world than in cricket. FIFA has something like 200 member associations who each have their own boards and sub boards. FIFA are shockingly corrupt tho so god knows what goes on behind the scenes at their HQ..!!

[Blazer]

For a team that is heavily reliant on batting, The BCCI must be headed by some petulant board members to not allow DRS . I don't think the Indian players are happy with the BCCI decision . If ICC keeps on bowing to the Indian Boards demands , The credibility of such an organisation will be lost .

[Vitas Cricket]

For a team that is heavily reliant on batting, The BCCI must be headed by some petulant board members to not allow DRS . I don't think the Indian players are happy with the BCCI decision . If ICC keeps on bowing to the Indian Boards demands , The credibility of such an organisation will be lost .

The credibility of cricket was lost the day the ICC moved to Dubai and started ignoring the MCC

[Wedge2408]

Seriously, the ICC and all the other full member boards are allowing the BCCI to much control. It is making a mockery of international cricket. What is the point of a governing body if one country is allowed to dictate terms?

I agree with what most have already mentioned, boycott all Indian series for a while and they should eventually cave.

I am already dreading the many terrible and questionable umpiring decisions that will inevitably occur in Australia's upcoming tour of India.

[tushar sehgal]

Ok so something that has been bugging be on this thread....Just curious how many of you would have been in favor of everyone boycotting England when your umpires gave decisions that were perceived as biased?

I know BCCI is a spoiled brat/bully but all the others are equally spineless...if the proposal was put forth today where only BCCI objected what the heck were others doing? licking eachothers asses? if they approved this then they wont be boycotting India instead India would be shooting itself in the foot by declining to play against everyone...

anyways just bothering me how everyone seems to be talking about boycotting India, when it should be BCCI...I being an Indian and fan of cricket have done nothing wrong to be deprived of watching my nation play...rant over...

[charlie15]

Ok so something that has been bugging be on this thread....Just curious how many of you would have been in favor of everyone boycotting England when your umpires gave decisions that were perceived as biased?

I know BCCI is a spoiled brat/bully but all the others are equally spineless...if the proposal was put forth today where only BCCI objected what the heck were others doing? licking eachothers asses? if they approved this then they wont be boycotting India instead India would be shooting itself in the foot by declining to play against everyone...

anyways just bothering me how everyone seems to be talking about boycotting India, when it should be BCCI...I being an Indian and fan of cricket have done nothing wrong to be deprived of watching my nation play...rant over...

Tushar, I wasn't aiming this at umpires giving bad decisions, it was far more the fact hat the BCCI refuse to buy into DRS by now saying that it is easily manipulated which to a point refers that the home 3rd umpires could be cheating, I used the examples of local umpires in the recent ODI series to support what I was saying, if it came across as an accusation apologies.  We all know that umpires will give bad decisions from time to time  .

I also believe that if every other test playing country agrees with something India needs to fall into line and not act like a spoilt brat.  I don't believe that boycotting India is the right thing to do and I agree with you when you say that the ICC needs to grow some.  I personally believe that it would be more likely that India would boycott other countries when they decide to ignore India and push on regardless.

[123*]

Tell India to do one, if they don't want DRS (I'm not actually that much of a fan of it!) then they can enjoy playing Duleep and Ranji trophy only, not internationals, watch them come crawling back when they realise people aren't scared to stand up to them!

Will never happen of course, ICC have so much money coming in from India they will be interested in there own wages.

[tushar sehgal]

Hey Charlie, wasn't targetting your post mate, what I don't understand is why is it only BCCI or ICC at fault (which they totally are) but what about ECB, CA, WICB, PCB, BCB etc...if you read the article it states that this was discussed at a previous meeting where all boards (except for BCCI assuming) agreed that DRS should be implemented as long as host nation wants it..then when it was put forward/discussed in the next meeting BCCI objected by saying if it is implement they will not tour that country and no other board said a word. They are all money hungry beurocrats, very much like politicians who continue to beat their own drum in public to get votes/support but when it really matters they are hide their tails between their legs and get whipped...

Every other board is as much at fault as BCCI for letting them bully around. Its 9 vs 1, money is one thing and principles is another. If they had a the balls and guts they could have all voted for it and if BCCI did not want to tour then so be it, very quickly there would have been outrage from public and players at not being able to play other nations...

[Wedge2408]

Every other board is as much at fault as BCCI for letting them bully around. Its 9 vs 1, money is one thing and principles is another. If they had a the balls and guts they could have all voted for it and if BCCI did not want to tour then so be it, very quickly there would have been outrage from public and players at not being able to play other nations...

Well put. What I wanted to say but much better put .  The other boards need to stand up for what they want, rather then just acquiescing to the demands of one board. Time for other nations to grow a backbone!

[MD2812]

For a team that is heavily reliant on batting, The BCCI must be headed by some petulant board members to not allow DRS . I don't think the Indian players are happy with the BCCI decision.

I feel the Indian team are against it as much as the board because they don't know how to use it.

When they first used DRS it was like Indian players didn't want to accept the were out so referred decisions correct stonewall decisions (as if they would flip a coin to be allowed to continue or not).

When their #6 batsman got a shocking decision, their reviews were used up long ago