ICC Bans Smart Watches On The Field Of Play
This issue came on the floor after two members of the Pakistan team were seen sporting
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirms to ban smart watches to be worn on the field and in areas designated as Player and Match Officials Area (PMOA), stated in a media release issued today.
This issue came on the floor after two members of the Pakistan team were seen sporting them on day one of the first Test against England at Lord's.
The ICC has confirmed that smart watches are not allowed on the field of play or areas designated as the Player and Match Officials Area (PMOA).https://t.co/MAv4mRNAqv pic.twitter.com/tYgDi1LJwn
— ICC (@ICC) May 25, 2018
In the opening day Pakistan dismissed England for just 184 after losing the toss and closing on 50 for one in reply.
It was disclosed at an end-of-day news conference, seamer Hasan Ali confirmed the team had been visited by an anti-corruption official and advised not to wear smart watches on the field in future. Although there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Pakistan.
Media release reads, "Smart watches in any way connected to a phone or WI-FI or in any way capable of receiving communications are not allowed and as such we will be reminding players that such devices must be surrendered along with their mobile devices on arrival at the ground on match days."
"The International Cricket Council [ICC] today confirmed that under the Player and Match Officials Area [PMOA] regulations, smart watches are not permitted to be worn on the field and in areas designated as PMOA".
Smart watches are not permitted to be worn on the field and in areas designated as PMOA. https://t.co/FNBTs2Ngz0 #cricket @icc
— ICC Media (@ICCMediaComms) May 25, 2018
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