England's resounding victory over South Africa in women's Test cricket has sparked debate about the absence of the Decision Review System (DRS). Heather Knight, England's captain, expressed her disappointment over the lack of DRS, stating it as a reflection of the current status of women's Test cricket.
Heather Knight said the decision not to deploy the Decision Review System ( DRS ) was a sign of the status of women's Test cricket after England 's emphatic victory over South Africa . Knight captained England to their first Test win since 2014 as the tourists skittled South Africa for just 64 on day three in Bloemfontein to secure a comprehensive 286-run victory. The absence of DRS did not influence the result, with England wrapping up the Proteas' second innings in 19.
4 overs, but it played a role in the chasm between the two sides, with South Africa on the end of a succession of dubious decisions. South Africa skittled for 64 as England romp to winEngland hammer South Africa - as it happenedStream cricket and more top sport with NOWIt threw the South African Cricket Board's decision not to spend $48,500 (£38,100) on adopting the technology into question, with Knight expressing her concerns. 'I was pretty shocked when I found out in the umpire's meeting the day before that we weren't going to have it,' Knight said. 'I think it's a real shame. 'You come to expect it as a player now, and I guess the reason is always money. But, particularly in Test cricket, where wickets are such a premium, it's a really important thing to have. 'It's probably a sign of the status of this game, maybe, that we didn't have it, which is a bit frustrating.' The lack of DRS in this match was a talking point once again when Annerie Dercksen (9) was given out caught at short leg by the third umpire despite the absence of UltraEdge technology to prove she had hit Lauren Bell's ball to Tammy Beaumont. Dercksen's contentious decision contributed to a historic collapse from South Africa as they slumped to their lowest ever score in a women's Test match. 'We all thought she hit it and obviously the umpire delayed the decision,' Knight added. 'I think the review was around whether it was a bump ball, but it was pretty clear it wasn't, so I'm not really sure what happened there'
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