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[Olynam]

Someone I follow on twitter (a journalist, but can't remember which one) suggested that hotspot be used only as a positive identifier. I.e if there is a mark he has hit it, however if there is no mark, it doesn't mean he hasn't hit it, so look for deflections, noise etc.

Seems reasonable to me, less ambiguity at least.

[patriotscreen]

Another one to add to the endless list of sporting controversy then? Cricket is an old fashioned sport, if the umpire deems a batsman out then he is out. We don't get DRS systems in any lower form of the game so why worry about using it?

It would make sense to just go with what the onfield umpire thinks, and if they make a mistake well tough luck, maybe next time a batsman will get out and not be given.

Swings and roundabouts?

[MD2812]

So why not use ALL technology and then with common sense you "should" get the right decision 

I don't have the powers to make that decision 

As far as I'm aware all technology is currently being used that can provide evidence quick enough. Snicko is not used as it takes 5 minutes to get onto a tv screen.

A real time snicko has been created by the hotspot guys, and they hope to have it for the return ashes. I don't know if it requires accuracy testing or not. They are also about to receive new cameras to make hotspot even more accurate.

[ACM0608]

I have not heard of the silicone tape being used but I was told about 18months ago that it was common knowledge amongst players that smearing vaseline on the edges of the bat would stop it showing on hotspot. I agree with a few others I would just use snicko its seems far more accurate.

[mr_wickets]

It was only a matter of time before someone would find a way round the DRS system.

Whenever something in sport changes players will try to exploit it. Take when the offside rule changed so inactive players weren't called offside which would allow the game to flow better. It didn't take long for players to be standing in offside positions waiting for the next phase in play when they would be onside.

Whatever happens players will be looking to exploit the changes.

[farnham_quins_2]

I don't have the powers to make that decision 

As far as I'm aware all technology is currently being used that can provide evidence quick enough. Snicko is not used as it takes 5 minutes to get onto a tv screen.

A real time snicko has been created by the hotspot guys, and they hope to have it for the return ashes. I don't know if it requires accuracy testing or not. They are also about to receive new cameras to make hotspot even more accurate.

With snicko being used in a few months I don't think this will be too much of an issue

[Number4]

Surprise surprise hotspot shows an edge

[Number4]

Looks like edge tape may be banned. Inventor of hotspot admits to edge tape effecting hotspot showing on the infra red camera

[Liam-SCCC]

This is ridiculous, this technology is clearly flawed as it cannot operate within the standard playing conditions of cricket

[Number4]

I wouldn't call using edge tape as part of the standard playing conditions. It's more the other way round... Edge tape is effecting the use of technology

[Liam-SCCC]

Edge tape has been used for years, I don't see how it isn't part of the playing conditions. Its included in the playing regulations

[Number4]

It's not a necessity. In the scheme of things it hasn't been used very long at all. 10-15 years maybe. It's not going to have and detrimental effect on the game of cricket if its not used... Infact it will make the use of technology far more accurate and there would be less controversy. Win-win

[smilley792]

It means clark won't be able to use his favourite bat!

[Number4]

It means clark won't be able to use his favourite bat!

I don't think edge tape is holding any part of Clarks bat together... Facing yes

[Sam]

Would also remove the use of tape going around the face to cover cracks and stuff though.