Cricket Australia will look to introduce third-umpire technology for all WBBL games next season in a bid to introduce parity between televised and streamed matches.
As she did not have the ball in the same hand that removed the stump, AAP has been told du Preez should not have been ruled out.
Both instances happened in streamed matches, meaning no third umpire was available to rule on them.
It’s understood CA has already begun internal discussions to remedy the issue for next year. After introducing the decision review system for the 24 free-to-air games last year, CA will expand that to include an extra 10 matches next season.
Talks are already in place to have fixed run-out cameras positioned for all other games, ensuring a third-umpire can be called upon in every WBBL match.
“We’re always focused on continuous improvement around the competition, whether that’s scheduling, players, technology or officiating,” Big Bash boss Alistair Dobson told AAP.
“Next year is the first year of our new media rights agreement, which will bring with it some further growth in the technology and facilities available at WBBL games
“We’re really optimistic we’ll be able to continue to improve and enhance WBBL matches around the use of technology and decision making.”
CA continues to consider their long-term plans around the league, including a potential shortening to 40 regular-season games for next year.
Dobson launched the ‘stadium series’ in Adelaide on Monday, which will see WBBL matches played at Adelaide Oval, MCG and SCG later in the tournament.
CA shares a similar vision, with the Gabba likely to also host a game next summer as part of a longer-term goal of a closer balance between matches at suburban grounds and major stadiums
“We’ll look at the success of the stadium series post-season, and determine whether that can be expanded,” Dobson said. “If in the future, more games in these big stadiums suits the competition – our schedule, partners and players – I would love to think there’s more.”
