Afridi calls for Umpire Decision Review System in ODIs

Afridi calls for Umpire Decision Review System in ODIs
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Pakistan ODI captain Shahid Afridi calls for Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), should also be introduced in one-day international format.Afridi's call came over a decision where England captain Andrew Strauss was given not out by West Indian umpire Billy Doctrove despite a strong appeal by bowler and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal. Akmal held what he thought was a one-handed catch off Strauss when he was on 38. Strauss then went on to make 126 as England, replying to Pakistan's 294 for eight, finished on 295 for six.Afridi said he is disappointed with the performance of debutant tall man Irfan and his presence in the upcoming ODIs is based on how he performs in the field.Talking about the row, Strauss said: I wasn't sure it hit my glove. The umpires are there to make a decision.
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