Hyderabad: Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start from Wednesday with New Zealand and Pakistan set to square off in the tournament. With the competition returning to the international fold after a hiatus of eight years, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning to cover the tournament with high-quality cameras and analytical tools. Also, it is set to become the first Men’s ICC event to use the Smart Replay System for DRS referrals to save time.
What is the Smart Replay System?
Smart Replay System (SRS) is a system that aims to improve decision-making efficiency and streamline the review process in cricket. In the SRS, there are multiple hawk-eye cameras which are strategically positioned around the ground to catch the high-speed replays. The Hawk-eye operators will be there alongside TV umpires to provide the required data for faster decision analysis.
With the introduction of the SRS, the traditional setup will change as the TV broadcast director’s role as a mediator between the third umpire and the Hawk-Eye operators will be eliminated. The TV Umpire will directly get access to a wider range of images including split-screen views and different angles.