Briefly Cricket

Use DRS in all series: May

Melbourne: International Players Union chief Tim May on Friday said the ICC should ensure usage of the Decision Review System in every Test series as selective implementation is unfair and confusing. The DRS has been opposed by the BCCI and South Africa as the cost of technological installation for putting the system to use is quite high and has to be borne by the hosts. Test cricket must be played on a consistent basis from country to country and from series to series, May said in a statement. May said implementing the system in one series and scrapping for the next is tough on both the umpires and the players.

Tough for IPL teams in SA

Mumbai: Playing in South Africa would be challenging for the three Indian Premier League teams who have qualified for next months Champions League Twenty20,former India captain Sourav Ganguly said on Friday. It playing in South Africa will have an impact as the technicalities will be different,planning will be different,he said. There wont be too many scores in excess of 200. There will be a lot more close games and a score of 130-140 could be a winning total, he added.

Yousuf not included

Karachi: Despite rushing him to England,Pakistan did not include Mohammad Yousuf in the team for the second Test,and manager Yawar Saeed said the former captain has been given him more to prepare himself for his international comeback. Wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has also been dropped because of his poor form.