London, June 24: The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it has no immediate plans to introduce white lines on pitches to assist umpires make accurate leg before wicket decisions in international matches. The proposal to introduce the markings as an aid for umpires was raised by the ICC general manager, cricket Dave Richardson during an open forum last week. Richardson, a former South African wicket-keeper, however clarified yesterday that before being considered for use in international cricket, the lines will be subject to an extensive trial in practice conditions and then domestic cricket. "The announcement last week was that this aid would be trialled in practice and domestic cricket" he said. "It is premature to speculate as to whether it will be introduced in international cricket until the results of the trial are properly assessed".

A report of the findings of the trials will be submitted to the cricket committee - playing -- an ICC body responsible for on-field related matters -- for a recommendation on its adoption, he said.

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