We need to desperately fix this. I have a couple of suggestions to help fix the problem, mostly stemming from DRS:
When a decision for LBW goes to DRS, check the no-ball, and then immediately do ball tracking. If it is hitting the wickets etc, then check for an edge. But if it is not out there is no need to check for the edge which usually takes the longest.
Second suggestion is to have more limits on the number of DRS reviews, potentially just one per team per innings. This will mean a review will only take place if it is an absolute howler, and will also stop the unnecessary constant reviewing. I suppose keep the review still if umpires call.
Third suggestion is to be more strict overall. We have 90 overs to complete in a day so we complete them. There could be an overall reconfiguration of how the minimum overs are calculated. Introduce a punishment for slow over rates. I'd say 5 runs for every slow over would do the trick. Or every player on the team copping a fine or any punishment that will lead the players to push for the overs to be completed.
No matter what your opinion is on how to correct this issue, I think we can all agree that it is hurting our longest format of the game, and is leading to some casual viewers losing interest.
When a decision for LBW goes to DRS, check the no-ball, and then immediately do ball tracking. If it is hitting the wickets etc, then check for an edge. But if it is not out there is no need to check for the edge which usually takes the longest.
Second suggestion is to have more limits on the number of DRS reviews, potentially just one per team per innings. This will mean a review will only take place if it is an absolute howler, and will also stop the unnecessary constant reviewing. I suppose keep the review still if umpires call.
Third suggestion is to be more strict overall. We have 90 overs to complete in a day so we complete them. There could be an overall reconfiguration of how the minimum overs are calculated. Introduce a punishment for slow over rates. I'd say 5 runs for every slow over would do the trick. Or every player on the team copping a fine or any punishment that will lead the players to push for the overs to be completed.
No matter what your opinion is on how to correct this issue, I think we can all agree that it is hurting our longest format of the game, and is leading to some casual viewers losing interest.