On the contrary, I oppose technology only in cases where it can NOT be proven that it is superior to the eye in coming up with a conclusive decision. Because technology removes the human element from the decision making, it must be conclusive (eg in run outs) or it is of no use at all. At least an umpire can make an educated assessment based on his initial opinions when it comes to a lineball decision, if a technological device comes back with an inconclusive reading it can't do anything of the sort. And of course predictive technology has no place in cricket, and the whole idea is ludicrous on the face of it. I do however think that once technology that can be used to assist the umpires can be certain to provide a conclusive result say 90-95% of the time like video replays on run-outs do, it should be implemented. Starting with a cyclops type machine for no-balls.
You are chatting pure rubbish here mate.
Technology CAN and HAS been proven to be superior to the human eye in cases of lbws, catches, run outs etc. The margin of error of the hawkeye is 1mm. That is A FAR SMALLER margin of error than the human eye.
Decisionmaking in sports is supposed to be accurate and there is no place for the human element there, unless you are a proponent of underhanded tactics and unequal playing fields.
And gathering from your above post, you seem to not understand the technology or human mind. ANY claims to what would've happened is predictive. Period. The ball didnt hit the stumps and the umpires ARE predicting in their head whether it would've hit the ball or not.
Except that the human mind is going by the 'feel' of the situation whereas the computer is using quantified numbers and accurate precise mathematical formulas to calculate trajectory.
It is extremely foolish to think that the educated guesses of an umpire is more accurate than mathematical modelling of a computer. If that was so, humans would be taking guesses instead of getting computers to simulate a scenario for them.
Why dont the generals just 'predict' the coordinates of the incomming missiles but use computer projections for guidance systems ?
because the computer is FAR MORE ACCURATE.
The technology is using the same principles of prediction as the human mind is using, except that it is FAR FAR more accurate. Do not contest this, for that is categorically proven, tried and tested in professional fields.
The only reason i think you wanna hold on to human umpires in lbws/catches etc. scenarios is simply because of tradition. Since logically, you are standing on the losing ground here.
Technology is my expertise. Unless you want a categoric lesson in predictive technology and how it is using the exact same simulation as the human brain is doing-except it is doing it far more accurately by real time application of precise mathematical formulae.
It is proven categorically that the hawkeye is more accurate than the human eye. Period.
And if you are resitive to techonolgy, like i said, quit being a hypocrite and sell yer computer and start living like they did in 10,000 BCE, wearing animal skins and eating uncooked berries and meat.
Afterall, it is technology that has put you where you are now.