Umpire communications to be broadcast in South Africa, Australia series

Communications between on-field and television umpires will be broadcast in the upcoming one-day international series between Australia and South Africa.

The International Cricket Committee hopes that this trial will give viewers a better understanding of how third umpire and DRS review decisions are made.

It is being implemented this week with the view to being used at the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

"The umpire communications can be aired during umpire referrals, consultations and DRS player reviews," the ICC said in a statement.

"This initiative is part of ICC's efforts to make umpiring more understandable to viewers and spectators."

The first encounter of a five-match series between Australia and South Africa takes place in Perth this Friday.