In a significant revelation, Hawk-Eye, the renowned technology used for ball tracking in cricket, has admitted to a human error during the Quetta Gladiators versus Islamabad United match in the Pakistan Super League 9 at the Gaddafi Stadium.
The error occurred during a critical moment when Rilee Rossouw of Quetta Gladiators was declared not out against Salman Ali Agha of Islamabad United. Hawk-Eye confirmed that while the system had accurately tracked the delivery for the Decision Review System (DRS), an operator error led to incorrect ball tracking data being displayed, resulting in an incorrect outcome.
According to Hawk-Eye, the system had correctly identified the impact of the delivery as umpire’s call and predicted the wickets as hitting. However, due to the operator’s mistake, the incorrect data was broadcasted, leading to confusion and an erroneous decision.
“Had processes been followed as expected, this correct ball tracking data would have been available only a few seconds after the incorrect data was played on broadcast,” explained Hawk-Eye in its statement, expressing regret over the incident.
Hawk-Eye, being the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) approved technology for ball tracking, has been an integral part of the Decision Review System (DRS) since its inception in 2008. Its admission of human error underscores the complexity and reliance on technology in modern cricket, highlighting the need for rigorous processes and oversight to maintain accuracy and fairness in officiating.
The acknowledgment from Hawk-Eye comes as a reassurance to teams, players, and cricketing authorities, emphasizing the commitment to rectify errors and uphold the integrity of the game. As cricket continues to embrace technology for decision-making, incidents like these serve as reminders of the continuous refinement and improvement required to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of such systems.
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