Senaka Weeraratna

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The Instagram post titled “Birth of DRS – Revolution in Cricket” is

a short video reel that discusses the Decision Review System (DRS), highlighting its history, how it has transformed the game, and the technology it uses. The post describes the system as a major innovation that has made cricket fairer and eased pressure on umpires. 

Key Details from the Post

• DRS Originator: The post mentions that Sri Lanka’s Senaka Weeraratna, a lawyer, is known as the “father of DRS” (originally UDRS) and first suggested the player referral system in a letter to an Australian newspaper in 1997.
• Official Introduction: The formal DRS with player reviews was first trialed in a Test match between India and Sri Lanka in 2008 in Colombo.
• Technological Impact: The post discusses the reliance on various technologies, such as Hawk-Eye (ball-tracking), UltraEdge/Snickometer (sound analysis), and Hot Spot (infra-red imaging), to ensure accuracy in decisions like LBW and caught-behind appeals.
• Cultural Impact: It notes how the system overturned the long-standing principle that the “umpire’s decision was final” and has since been adopted by other sports like international soccer (VAR) and tennis.
• MS Dhoni Reference: The post features a common cricket fan sentiment, mentioning that due to his skill in using the reviews, the DRS is often jokingly called the “Dhoni Review System“. 

The post suggests that the DRS has fundamentally changed playing styles and tactics, making the game more transparent and reducing obvious errors. For more information, you can watch the original Instagram reel.