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International cricket's governing body, the ICC, appears to think that the answer to this question is yes. A referral system was suggested for the England - South Africa series, but the hosts declined to use the policy and so the forthcoming contest between Sri Lanka and India will be first series where referrals are tested.

Each team will be allowed three unsuccessful challenges per innings, with only the batsman on the receiving end of the decision and the fielding captain able to make the challenge. There is therefore not a limit on successful challenges, so a flurry of overturned decisions could be embarrassing for the on-field umpires.

However, they should not feel undermined by technology. It is an extra resource and will endorse their good judgement as much as it highlights errors that are forgivable in the pressurised environment of Test cricket. Umpires use technology to help get line calls right in three of the grand slam tournaments and each challenge is dealt with quickly - the official's authority is strengthened as players fell less inclined to argue with technology. Referrals are also used to general good effect in rugby.

This referral system has been used on a trial basis before, but was abandoned after one year in English domestic one day cricket. None of the challenges made by the players resulted in a change of decision, whilst some apparently incorrect decisions were left unchallenged. It will be interesting to see if players actually know when they are out and bowlers might get a shock when they realise most of their LBW appeals would indeed have gone over the stumps.

There will never be 100% accuracy - TV cameras cannot always detect thin edges for example - so batsman still receive the benefit of doubt to some extent. On-field umpires still make the final decision - the ICC is keen to point out that the system is for consultation, not referral.

If the trial is a success, we should see an end to blatantly incorrect decisions in Test cricket. For example, Alastair Cook was given out caught behind in the first innings at Headingley, despite the ball hitting his leg rather than bat. His challenge would have been immediately upheld and he would have continued his innings without delay. A similar incident will surely occur in Sri Lanka, which will instantly justify the use of technology and off-field umpires.

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Did you ever imagine playing video games whenever and wherever you are at any moment? The Sony PlayStation Portable or PSP gives you that freedom for less than $200. However, the price for individual games can add up. Maybe that's why you have thought about how to download free PSP games on the Internet.

Here are three sets of questions and answers you may have about where to find these free games, how to download them to your PSP and how to play those non-PSP games on your PSP.

1. Where can I download free PSP games?

Go to Google and type in "download free PSP games" and they will lists for you many sites you can visit. However, you should first make sure your anti-virus software is updated and on before you download any file to your computer. If you don't want to waste your time looking at sites, you may try one of the big download sites that everyone seems to recommend. They aren't free, but for the same price you'll pay for one new game at the stores, they will let you have unlimited access to over a million legitimate files.

2. How do I download games from the Internet to my PSP?

First, make sure you have a formatted memory stick that's at least 256MB -- 1GB is preferable, that's inserted in your PSP. Have a USB cable connected between your computer and your PSP. Just drag and drop your game files from your computer's hard drive over to the PSP>GAME path. After your games have been transferred to the memory stick, disconnect the USB cable from the PSP, scroll to GAME from the PSP main menu, then select the Memory Stick option. Press X and a list of games on your memory stick will appear.

3. How can I play other non-PSP games?

If you want to play games for Nintendo, Supernintendo, Megadrive, NeoGeo and others on your PSP, you can if you download the homebrew PSP games that emulate the gaming consoles of those other platforms. Programmers design, customize and develop these homebrew PSP games which are available on the Internet. For these types of games to work on your PSP, you need to have PSP Firmware 1.5 or less installed. If you have a newer PSP, you will need to downgrade the firmware for those games to play.

Downloading PSP games is easy if you download from a safe site and follow the simple steps outlined in this guide. Soon you will be enjoying many more games anytime and anywhere.

Copyright (c) 2008 by Jon Chan

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