2016-17 England Tour of India Nov 09,2016 - Feb 01,2017 - India agree to use Decision Review System in England Test series after citing improvement in technology

The Decision Review System (DRS)will be used in England's forthcoming Test series against India after their hosts agreed to the technological aids for the first time.

India have long been reluctant to use the system, expressing concerns about its effectiveness.

But following modifications, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced it has sanctioned DRS on a trial basis for the 5-Match Test series against England, which begins next month.

In 2016-17 England Tour India to play 5 Tests,3ODI's and 3 I20's Nov 09,2016  - Feb 01,2017

A statement read: 'The Board of Control for Cricket in India will deploy the Decision Review System in the forthcoming series between India and England.

Starting from November 9, 2016, on a trial basis it will be used to evaluate the improvements made to the system, over a period of time.'

BCCI made its decision after a meeting with officials from Hawkeye, the company which devised and provides DRS's ball-tracking facility for lbw decisions.

The statement added: 'The improvements made to the system were further evaluated by the BCCI team.

They were satisfied that most of the concerns and suggestions that were expressed by BCCI over a period of time, were addressed to a significant extent.'

BCCI president Anurag Thakur said: 'We are happy to note that Hawkeye has institutionalised all the recommendations made by BCCI. 

COMPONENTS TO DRS 

Hawk-eye - Ball tracking technology that plots trajectory of bowled delivery

Hot spot - Infra-red imaging system that shows where the ball has been in contact with bat or pad

Real-time snickometer - Uses microphones to detect small sounds made as the ball hits the bat or pad