News for 'ICC Match Referees'

Kohli Delighted To Meet Maxwell

Kohli Delighted To Meet Maxwell

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

It was a reunion of IPL players during game one of the India-Australia ODI series.

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council said it is investigating the pitch tampering allegations made against Pune curator Pandurang Salgaoncar ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Pune on Wednesday.

Dhoni gets one-match ban for slow over rate

Dhoni gets one-match ban for slow over rate

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been banned for one ODI after his side was fined for a second minor over-rate offence within a year during the cricket tri-series match against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday.

India penalised for slow over-rate in first ODI vs Bangladesh

India penalised for slow over-rate in first ODI vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

India were ruled to be four overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

India's two big worries despite series win!

India's two big worries despite series win!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.

Chahal replaces Jadeja as concussion substitute

Chahal replaces Jadeja as concussion substitute

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Chahal took the field as Jadeja's concussion substitute after the left-hander was hit on the helmet while batting during India's innings at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

ICC penalises Stuart Broad for kicking pitch

ICC penalises Stuart Broad for kicking pitch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Stuart Broad has been fined for showing dissent at the on-field umpire during the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Sangakkara fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

Sangakkara fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the sixth One-Day International against England in Pallekele on Saturday.

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

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.

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'I found the pitch to be below average as per the ICC guidelines'

New Zealand fined 60 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate during 2nd ODI

New Zealand fined 60 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate during 2nd ODI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

This is New Zealand's first offence in the ongoing bilateral after India had the ignominy of being fined thrice for slow over-rate in the last three international games

Procter failed in his duties, says Vengsarkar

Procter failed in his duties, says Vengsarkar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

India's chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar came down hard on ICC match referee Mike Procter, saying he needs to be punished for his role in the Harbhajan Singh racial abuse episode.

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.

NZ skipper backs Stokes in debate on over-rates

NZ skipper backs Stokes in debate on over-rates

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'It's been over a year now since I made some comments about the over-rates to the match referee and umpires, and to this day we're yet to hear any response back from the ICC.'

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.

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.

Jasprit Bumrah reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach in Hyderabad Test

Jasprit Bumrah reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach in Hyderabad Test

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been reprimanded and handed a demerit point for deliberately stepping in England player Ollie Pope's way as he went for a run which led to "inappropriate physical contact" during the first Test at Hyderabad.

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

There was crowd disturbance at the venue after the fifth ODI between India and England was called off due to rain

BCCI directs team to protest umpiring decisions

BCCI directs team to protest umpiring decisions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

The Cricket Board on Wednesday directed the Indian team management to lodge a protest with ICC Match Referee Mike Procter against atrocious umpiring decisions made on the opening day of the second Test against Australia at Sydney.

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India may be pressing for harsh punishment against James Anderson, but former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer says the England pacer does not merit a four-match ban for his spat with Ravindra Jadeja, adding he could have sorted out the issue in minutes.

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.

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Rediff.com18 May 2017

India's Sundaram Ravi has been appointed one of the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy beginning June 1.

What is India's current position in the WTC table?

What is India's current position in the WTC table?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India descended to the 6th position in the ICC World Test Championship points table due to a 2-point penalty

Procter to step down, confirms ICC

Procter to step down, confirms ICC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Monday that Mike Procter will step down as Emirates Elite Panel Match Referee to take over as Cricket South Africa's convenor of selectors. Procter officiated in 47 Tests, 154 ODIs and 15 Twenty20 matches since becoming a match referee in 2002.

Chandimal appeals against ICC's suspension for ball-tampering

Chandimal appeals against ICC's suspension for ball-tampering

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal, on Thursday, appealed against the ICC's decision to suspend him from the third Test of the ongoing tour of the West Indies due to ball-tampering.

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

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The incoming player, who will be allowed to bat and bowl, must be deemed a "like for like" replacement approved by the match referee.

Galle pitch not dangerous: SLC chief

Galle pitch not dangerous: SLC chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The match referee may have declared the Galle Stadium pitch poor leading to an ICC inquiry, but Sri Lanka Cricket chief Upali Dharmadasa said the pitch was not dangerous by any means.

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday having received the nomination of former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas for presidency, saying it will now be referred to the world body's Nominations Committee for consideration.

No match-fixing during World Cup, promises ICC

No match-fixing during World Cup, promises ICC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The chief executive of cricket's governing body believes it will be tough for anyone outside the game to fix matches during next month's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The series-opener against India will be a milestone Test for England as they will be taking the field for their 1000th five-day match, starting Wednesday at Edgbaston.

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire.

Australia fined 40% of match fee, four WTC points for slow over-rate

Australia fined 40% of match fee, four WTC points for slow over-rate

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Bruce Oxenford and Paul Reiffel, third umpire Paul Wilson and fourth umpire Gerard Abood.

World Cup: Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate

World Cup: Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in their ICC World Cup opener in New Delhi.

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised

Madugalle referee for Indo-Pak series

Madugalle referee for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

The Sri Lankan has been appointed match referee for the five one-day internationals and three Tests between Pakistan and India.

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Saini handed one demerit point for 'aggressive gestures' at Pooran

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.