Trial of yellow sliotar fine by me, says Gavin

Four-time All-Ireland hurling final referee Brian Gavin has urged the GAA to embrace a trial of a new yellow sliotar in order to assist umpires in spotting the ball.

Gavin, who was voted in as one of Offaly’s Leinster Council delegates at this week’s convention, called for a lengthy trial of the proposed ball to be undertaken and insisted it could have a similar impact as Hawk-Eye on officiating.