Pak Vs NZ: Why will DRS not be used during series

• Decision Review System to not be used as ICC-approved operators aren't available, source says.

• "It is vital to possess ICC-approved DRS operators in international events," the source says.

• PCB confirmed earlier DRS won't be used during 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is between Pakistan, New Zealand.

KARACHI: there'll be no Decision Review System (DRS) available to the teams if match officials make any mistake during Pakistan’s home series against New Zealand this month.

The PCB confirmed on Thursday that DRS wouldn't be used during three ODIs and five T20Is between Pakistan and New Zealand ranging from Citizenship Day.

While there was no official mention of reasons in PCB’s handout, sources confirmed to Geo News that PCB was forced to drop DRS from umpiring protocols for the series thanks to the unavailability of operators.

“It isn't almost the supply of technology, it's also about the supply of individuals who can use the technology consistent with the described method,” the source said.

“It is vital to possess ICC-approved DRS operators in international events and operators weren't available during the amount, that’s why the PCB has dropped DRS from the series,” it added.

However, the source was hopeful that the PCB will manage to possess the technology and its operators during the two-match T20I series against England next month.