Which of the following best describes “Soft signal protocol”, recently seen in news?
A. Last remaining arms reduction pact between US and Russia.
B. Visual communication by the bowler’s end umpire to the third umpire prior to initiating an Umpire Review.
C. India’s provisional request to arrest the fugitive.
D. Comprehensive framework for public financial management.
Explanation:
The soft signal protocol for outfield catches, which was in the news during the India-England series, was not adjudicated on in the recent meeting of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) cricket committee. In most cases, the third umpire upholds the ‘soft signal’ (out or not out) of the on-field umpire if there is no conclusive evidence to overturn the first verdict.
