Brad Hogg Criticizes Ben Stokes’ Call to Remove Umpire’s Call in DRS

The ongoing Test series between India and England has seen its fair share of controversies, especially surrounding the Decision Review System (DRS). One such moment was the dismissal of England batter Zak Crawley, which sparked a debate on the role of technology in umpiring decisions.

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg weighed in on the debate, criticizing England’s Ben Stokes for suggesting the removal of the umpire’s call in DRS. Hogg argued that the umpire’s call should stay, but the margin of error should be neutralized by the human element.

Hogg expressed his views in a video on his YouTube channel, stating, “For me, the more I think about it, the more I feel umpires call should be in there because the technology is slightly wrong. I understand it might have cost England at some important stage, but it could cost the opposition too. Stop whingeing about the DRS. It’s the same for both sides.”

Additionally, Hogg discussed Stokes’ bowling prowess and advised England to be cautious with his workload, especially with the T20 World Cup approaching. He emphasized the importance of managing Stokes’ fitness to ensure he remains a key asset for England in all formats of the game.

“Ben Stokes’ bowling is good for England, but they don’t want to push him too hard. If he injures his knee again and with the T20 World Cup coming up if he is not their premium all-rounder, it’s going to be costly. Good to see the coach and medical staff stepping in and taking control,” the former Aussie spinner said.

As the series between India and England progresses, the debate around the DRS and player workload management continues to be topics of interest among cricket enthusiasts.

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