News for 'ICC Elite Panel Umpire'

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Bairstow admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

Aleem Dar honoured for officiating in 150 ODIs

Aleem Dar honoured for officiating in 150 ODIs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Elite Panel umpire Aleem Dar has been honoured by the ICC for becoming only the seventh man to officiate in 150 ODIs, a feat he achieved when he took the field for the 1st One-Dayer between England and Australia.

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.'

World Cup: Afghanistan's Gurbaz reprimanded for slamming bat

World Cup: Afghanistan's Gurbaz reprimanded for slamming bat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Rahmanullah Gurbaz was handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their World Cup 2023 match against England.

Why Indian umpires face a huge challenge post COVID-19

Why Indian umpires face a huge challenge post COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Lack of experience, especially in Tests, will pose a "huge challenge" for Indian umpires when they get down to officiate in the post coronavirus world, believe current and former officials. The ICC Cricket Committee on Monday recommended the appointment of local match officials (umpires and match referees) in the short-term to avoid international travel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Kohli had argued that the batsman should be declared out if the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

India, WI fined for slow over-rate in first T20I

India, WI fined for slow over-rate in first T20I

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

According to an ICC release, Pandya and Powell pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

India penalised for slow rate in 1st ODI vs NZ

India penalised for slow rate in 1st ODI vs NZ

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India have been fined 60 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first ODI in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

'Let's just ban umpire's call, get rid of the controversy'

'Let's just ban umpire's call, get rid of the controversy'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Former ICC elite panel umpire Daryl Harper has suggested a ban on the contentious umpire's call in the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that after over a decade there are still "deficiencies in either the communication or the understanding" of the concept.

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the first time, Dhoni entered the field of play for an angry confrontation with umpire Gandhe

ICC suspends Hasaranga for two matches, Gurbaz fined

ICC suspends Hasaranga for two matches, Gurbaz fined

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

The ICC has suspended Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga for two matches and docked a fine of 15 per cent on the match fee of Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for breaching its Code of Conduct during the third T20I in Dambulla.

Rahul fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rahul fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

James Anderson bowled a peach of delivery that rose from full length and got a faint edge, which went straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.

Declining officiating standards among Indian umpires

Declining officiating standards among Indian umpires

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

This year's Ranji Trophy had been marred by umpiring howlers and fatigue was a reason cited by many for the bloopers.

British Council to brush up Indian umpires' English skills

British Council to brush up Indian umpires' English skills

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

In an effort to enhance communication skills of the umpires, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, as part of the Umpire Development Program has decided to host an English language upskilling course.

Will cricket have new overthrow rules after WC incident?

Will cricket have new overthrow rules after WC incident?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The Marylebone Cricket Club, custodians of cricket laws, is likely to review the overthrow rules in the aftermath of the controversy that rocked the just-concluded World Cup final between New Zealand and England.

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ruchira Pilliyaguruge, third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel levelled the charges.

Erasmus, Kettleborough to stand in T20 WC final

Erasmus, Kettleborough to stand in T20 WC final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Menon, who is the only Indian umpire in the ICC elite panel, will be the TV umpire while former Sri Lanka spinner Kumar Dharmasena will be the fourth umpire.

WC final: Overthrow involving Stokes to be reviewed in September

WC final: Overthrow involving Stokes to be reviewed in September

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The throw from the deep that ricocheted off Ben Stokes' bat to the boundary during the World Cup final, will be reviewed in September, the custodians of the game's laws -- Marylebone Cricket Club said.

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings

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.

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ali admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

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.

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.

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Nitin Menon left the IPL bio-bubble after his wife and mother tested positive for COVID-19.

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Llong reportedly lost his cool after being confronted by Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Kohli over a contentious no ball call against Sunrisers Hyderabad during an IPL match on Saturday in Bengaluru.

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The 12th edition of the tournament will feature Robert Bailey, Gregory Brathwaite, Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Duguid, Shaun George, Shaun Haig, Mark Hawthorne, Ranmore Martinesz, C.K. Nandan, Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza, Timothy Robert Robinson, Langton Rusere and Paul Wilson in umpiring role.

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.

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

India fined for slow over-rate in fifth T20I against England

India fined for slow over-rate in fifth T20I against England

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Javagal Srinath of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction

Umpire Hair breaks silence

Umpire Hair breaks silence

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

The Australian said his decision to ask for $500,000 to quit his role as an umpire is not a panic reaction to vents at the Oval.

Six Indians in ICC match officials' list for World T20

Six Indians in ICC match officials' list for World T20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Six Indians, including match referee Javagal Srinath, on Thursday found a place in the ICC's 31-strong Playing Control Team for next month's World Twenty20, which will also feature women match officials for the first time. "The strong Playing Control Team includes all the seven and 12 members of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, respectively, as well as 10 members of the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires and two members of the ICC Associate and Affiliate Panel of International Umpires," the ICC said in a statement. Srinath will be the referee in the March 8 tournament- opener between Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in Nagpur. He will lead the Playing Control Team, which also includes Aleem Dar and Ian Gould as on-field umpires, Marais Erasmus as TV umpire and Richard Illingworth as fourth umpire. The umpires' panel for the March 8 to April 3 tournament includes two female umpires -- New Zealand's Kathleen Cross and Claire Polosak of Australia. The two were also involved in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier in Thailand.

Saheba, Tarapore to officiate in 2011 World Cup

Saheba, Tarapore to officiate in 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Indian umpires Amiesh Saheba and Shavir Tarapore were on Sunday named among the umpires who would officiate in the upcoming cricket World Cup scheduled to begin in Dhaka on February 19.

Hair unlikely to umpire Pakistan

Hair unlikely to umpire Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Darrell Hair is unlikely to officiate at matches involving Pakistan despite being restored as a Test and one-day international umpire, an International Cricket Council (ICC) official said on Wednesday. The ICC announced on Tuesday that Hair had been restored to the elite panel but general manager Dave Richardson said the world governing body would act to prevent Hair from standing in matches involving Pakistan.

Bucknor career not over: Speed

Bucknor career not over: Speed

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Despite widespread calls for Steve Bucknor to retire, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has backed the West Indian to complete his term as an Elite Panel umpire, which ends in 2011.

Pakistan list charges against Hair

Pakistan list charges against Hair

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Pakistan lodged six charges against umpire Darrell Hair in their complaint with the ICC.

Disgraced Pakistani umpire Rauf rules out travelling to Mumbai

Disgraced Pakistani umpire Rauf rules out travelling to Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Tainted Pakistan umpire, Asad Rauf has ruled out travelling to Mumbai for any investigation into the IPL spot-fixing scandal in which he was chargesheeted by the Mumbai police.

Indian umpires not upto mark: Dave Richardson

Indian umpires not upto mark: Dave Richardson

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Former South African cricketer and ICC General Manager of Cricket Operations Dave Richardson if no Indian features in the Elite Umpires panel it is not because of any flaw in the appointment process.

BCCI opposed to Hair's appointment

BCCI opposed to Hair's appointment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Taufel named Umpire of the Year

Taufel named Umpire of the Year

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The Australian was the clear winner of the trophy ahead of Pakistan's Aleem Dar and Rudi Koertzen of South Africa.

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

"There was extra bounce and occasional excessive seam movement. The odd delivery also kept low on the second day, making it very difficult for batters to build partnerships."