'India need to give DRS a serious look'

PUNE: The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI) is firm in its stand on the Decision Review System (DRS), but legendary West Indian cricketer Clive Lloyd feels India should have a 'serious look' at the technology.

The former West Indian skipper, who was in the city to visit the Blades of Glory museum, said the DRS is doing fine elsewhere and needs to be continued. "I think DRS should be applicable throughout the world. India can probably play under DRS even if they don't like it. The absence of DRS catches an umpire off guard when he comes to India after officiating in five series with DRS. The system needs a serious look," he said after donating his sweater and Test cap to the museum.

"I had a chat with Kumble (Anil) the other day and we felt that the third umpire could be much more involved in the game. If he sees someone who has hit the ball and hasn't walked, he should intervene. Nobody walks anymore. We could have a better game and the better team would always win," said Lloyd, who has been a match referee himself in the past.

When asked whether the West Indies team was in T20 mode after playing in the Caribbean league, he said, "I think we looked drunk during the Test series."

Lloyd also supported WADA's "whereabouts" clause and said the clause needs to be complied with. "If it's going to get out of hand and people are going to take drugs, then you got to be serious about that. It's not just about taking drugs, you are destroying your body and then you are trying to influence other players. It is something that needs to be taken seriously, just like match fixing or so. Drugs in sport for me are a complete no no."

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