With the first MTN one-day international washed out at the Wanderers on Friday, thoughts turned to the use, or lack thereof, of the Umpire Decision Review System for the four-match Test series between England and South Africa that starts next month.
The Review System, which the ICC officially announced could be used from October 1, will not be in use for the much-anticipated Test series, with host broadcaster the SABC deeming it too expensive.
It is understood that the costs of running technology like 'hot spot' and 'hawkeye' stretched well beyond R2-million and the SABC, who earlier this month told parliament that their losses stood at R910-million, were not willing to pick up the tab.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) have been negotiating with the broadcasting corporation and Cricket SA, but neither body was willing to foot the bill.
'The use of technology is something I'm in favour of' 'Hot spot', for instance, costs nearly R40 000 to run per day, excludes flying the people who run the system into the country and putting them up in hotels.
It appears both the South African and English camps would be happy to use the technology were it to be made available.
South Africa trialled the system during last season's Test series against Australia and despite a few hiccups - 'hot spot' wasn't used for the first Test - they believe there are more positives to be had.
"We did not use it very well last time, but we are very pro the review system," said Proteas coach Mickey Arthur.
England skipper Andrew Strauss said if the system was not going to be used, he was happy that the on-field umpires remain the sole and final judges.
''Hot spot', for instance, costs nearly R40 000 to run per day' "The use of technology is something I'm in favour of," Strauss said.
"The one time we played with the review system in the West Indies, I don't think it worked particularly well.
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