Overview

• In a Reddit Q&A on August 25, Tendulkar said the Umpire’s Call should be removed because reviews are taken when teams doubt the on-field decision.
• He argued that technology, even if imperfect, offers consistent outcomes and should determine close calls once a decision is referred.
• Under current rules, if ball-tracking shows less than 50% of the ball hitting the stumps, the original decision stands as Umpire’s Call and the team keeps its review.
• Tendulkar has voiced this stance before, including in 2020, comparing DRS outcomes to tennis line calls that are simply in or out.
• There has been no indication of an ICC response or any rule change following his latest comments.