News for 'Emirates Panel of Umpires'

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut

Elite panel umpires honoured

Elite panel umpires honoured

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

Emirates Elite Panel Umpires David Shepherd and Rudi Koertzen were today honoured with a new ICC award for passing the landmark of 100 One-Day International matches.

Mujeeb breaks stumps, Noor shows umpire dissent

Mujeeb breaks stumps, Noor shows umpire dissent

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Afghanistan spinners Ahmad, Rahman reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

17 years later, Kohli's teammates return to cricket...

17 years later, Kohli's teammates return to cricket...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Tanmay and Ajitesh: Once Kohli's U-19 lieutenants are on-field umpires for Australia A series

India penalised for slow over-rate in second ODI vs SA

India penalised for slow over-rate in second ODI vs SA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur.

Another setback for Indian women

Another setback for Indian women

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

India fined for slow over-rate in Women's World Cup clash against Australia

'I Would Like To Die On The Cricket Field'

'I Would Like To Die On The Cricket Field'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'We all make mistakes, but what is important is that you've got to get that out of your mind before the next ball commences.' K R Nayar recalls his many encounters with Dickie Bird, the legendary cricket umpire who passed into the ages this week.

Pak batter slams bat in frustration, gets penalised!

Pak batter slams bat in frustration, gets penalised!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Pakistan's Sidra Amin reprimanded for breaching ICC Code Of Conduct during loss to India

Billy Bowden returns to Emirates Elite Panel of ICC umpires

Billy Bowden returns to Emirates Elite Panel of ICC umpires

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The ICC announced the Emirates Elite Panel of umpires for 2014-2015, commencing from July 1, following the annual review and selection process.

Umpire Anil Chaudhary to make debut during England Tests

Umpire Anil Chaudhary to make debut during England Tests

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Due to the travel restrictions with regards to COVID-19, the ICC approved home team's match officials for all the World Test Championship matches. The India-England series starts February 5 in Chennai.

England penalised, India spared - but why?

England penalised, India spared - but why?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for penalising only England for slow over rates during the third Test against India at the Home of Cricket, Lord's.

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires will not have an Indian representation after Sundaram Ravi got the axe.

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

India's Nitin Menon on Monday became the youngest ever to be included in the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires for the upcoming 2020-21 season, replacing England's Nigel Llong. The 36-year-old, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, is only the third from India to make it to the prestigious group after former captain Srinivas Venkatraghavan and Sundaram Ravi, who was axed last year.

Umpire Marais Erasmus calls it quits after 380 matches

Umpire Marais Erasmus calls it quits after 380 matches

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Erasmus announced his decision to retire from Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

Umpire Doctrove announces retirement

Umpire Doctrove announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The International Cricket Council on Thursday confirmed that Emirates Elite Panel umpire Billy Doctrove has announced his retirement from umpiring.

ICC pays tribute to umpire Koertzen

ICC pays tribute to umpire Koertzen

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat on Tuesday paid glowing tribute to record-holding umpire Rudi Koertzen of South Africa and wished him all the best for his final Test starting on Wednesday at Headingley.

ICC expands Umpires Elite Panel

ICC expands Umpires Elite Panel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The International Cricket Council Board decided to expand the Elite Panel of Umpires from 10 to 12 to cope with the busy international schedule.

Oxenford appointed to Elite Panel of ICC umpires

Oxenford appointed to Elite Panel of ICC umpires

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Bruce Oxenford will be replacing Simon Taufel on the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires from November 1, the ICC announced on Wednesday.

Pakistan fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate

Pakistan fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Pakistan's players were fined 25 percent of their match fee and docked World Test Championship points for failing to maintaining a slow over-rate during the second Test against South Africa.

Shamshuddin only Indian on International panel of Umpires

Shamshuddin only Indian on International panel of Umpires

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

C Shamshuddin was the lone Indian among the five new third umpires appointed to the ICC's international panel announced on Thursday.

Sundaram Ravi promoted to Elite Panel of ICC Umpires

Sundaram Ravi promoted to Elite Panel of ICC Umpires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Chris Gaffaney and Sundaram Ravi were promoted from the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires to the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, where they replaced Billy Bowden and the retiring Steve Davis.

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire's decision during the fourth T20 International against India in Johannesburg, the ICC said on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title,' the ICC said in a statement.

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The English duo of Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth will officiate the titanic Group 1 Super Eight clash between India and Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on June 24

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Finch was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an International Match."

Kulkarni officiated as umpires' assessment not done for 2 years

Kulkarni officiated as umpires' assessment not done for 2 years

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

A loophole in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's working procedure enabled Maharashtra umpire Vineet Kulkarni to remain India's No 1 match official, as Sundaram Ravi is already in the ICC Elite Panel.

Bangladesh's Tanzim fined for verbal spat

Bangladesh's Tanzim fined for verbal spat

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The incident took place in the third over of the Nepal chase on Sunday when Tanzim had a verbal spat with Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

South African umpire Allahudien Paleker is having a fine Test debut in the ongoing second match of the series against India at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but very few know that his family has its roots in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

Criticised by India, Harper opts out of 3rd Test

Criticised by India, Harper opts out of 3rd Test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Criticised by the Indian cricket team for his poor decisions in the first Test against the West Indies, controversial Australian umpire Daryl Harper withdrew from the third match, starting July 6, at Roseau. He will be replaced by Englishman Richard Kettleborough of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires.

Champions Trophy umpires appointed

Champions Trophy umpires appointed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

There is no Indian umpire and referee appointed for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Rashid Khan reprimanded by ICC for misbehaviour

Rashid Khan reprimanded by ICC for misbehaviour

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The incident occurred after teammate Karim Janat declined a run opportunity during the final over of Afghanistan's innings.

Davis, Dharmasena umpires for India-B'desh opener

Davis, Dharmasena umpires for India-B'desh opener

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The ICC on Wednesday announced umpire and match referee appointments for the warm-up and group stage matches for the World Cup, which will be staged from February 19 to April 2 in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. Steve Davis and Kumar Dharmasena will stand in the tournament opener, between Bangladesh and India, in Mirpur on Saturday, February 19.

Are India umpires no good?

Are India umpires no good?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The ICC announced the expansion of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires on Friday.

Crowe to officiate India-WI series

Crowe to officiate India-WI series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Former New Zealand player Jeff Crowe has been named the match-referee during India's tour of West Indies

Ajmal reported for suspect bowling action

Ajmal reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has been reported for a suspected illegal action following the second one-day international against Australia in Dubai on Friday, the International Cricket Council said. An ICC statement said umpires Asad Rauf and Billy Bowden, as well as third and fourth umpires Zameer Haider and Nadeem Ghouri, had reported concerns over the 31-year-old's action and decided it should be scrutinised further.

Pakistan players fined for slow over-rate against New Zealand

Pakistan players fined for slow over-rate against New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Babar Adam's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.'

Umpires Dharmasena, Tucker to officiate in Champions Trophy final

Umpires Dharmasena, Tucker to officiate in Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and Australia's Rod Tucker will be the on-field umpires in Sunday's ICC Champions Trophy final between India and England in Birmingham.