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The rules said as much

If there’s any uncertainty whatsoever regarding a dismissal, the umpire should give the benefit of the doubt to the batsman.

Unfair to bowlers. But that was the accepted way the game was officiated.

Then came technology and “umpires call”

Since then, the benefit of the doubt doesn’t go to the batsman.

The benefit of any doubt regarding a dismissal goes to the umpire.

“umpires call” is meant to protect umpires. Not get the correct decision.

It’s been around long enough now that this is the accepted way the game is now played.

In reply to imusic

Before technology “umpires call” meant you had no recourse as a batsman! You just had to keep on walking back to the pavilion without any challenge.
How about that view???

In reply to StumpCam

Even with technology, do “juks” still occur in the game?

In reply to imusic

For me what it means is that there isn't absolute confidence in the technology otherwise the burden wouldn't be shifted back to the umpire. What is consistent since technology is the question of hypotheses testing in the decision. And as far as i see it there's no disadvantage to the batsman. The scenario returns to pre technology era. It is for the umpire to give the benefit to the batter when making the decision

In reply to InHindsight

The technology would be unbiased.
Umpires aren’t, as much as they claim or try to be

For the umps, if unsure give the benefit to the batter. The batter has the recourse of the review. And for close decisions review is not lost.

I have no problem with the application/use of the technology

In reply to Halliwell

It keeps them accountable, provides a framework to keep score of their performance and has overall assisted in making better decisions. On this last point, there are decisions that had not been given in time past but are now, because of the technology.

It's not only a question of biase but each pitch as it's own characteristics. A database of each wicket must be accumulated to be accurate rather than unbiased.

And pitch characteristics could change from game to game. So, for each game new data has to be accumulated (such as bounce and turn). The type and condition of the ball are other factors. Herein comes the umpire - the 'leveler'. So umpire knowledge and experience is critically important. They need to understand these nusances

Thus the technology assists the umps and the umps compliments the technology. (This sounds weird but it's true in my eyes lol)