News for 'ICC Umpire'

Afghan All-Rounder Penalised for Disobeying Umpire

Afghan All-Rounder Penalised for Disobeying Umpire

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was fined 15% of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code during the T20 clash against South Africa.

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

Award-winning umpire slams IPL rules

Award-winning umpire slams IPL rules

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'I'd love to see the strategy of 11 on 11, not changed or impacted because of an impact player who might only bat for two balls and doesn't field.'

T20 WC Super 8s: Kettleborough Returns For Big India Game

T20 WC Super 8s: Kettleborough Returns For Big India Game

Rediff.com7 days ago

ICC have announced the list of officials for the Super 8s, starting with New Zealand-Pakistan duel in Group 2 on Saturday, February 21.

T20 World Cup: Afghan star Nabi penalised after heated on-field dispute

T20 World Cup: Afghan star Nabi penalised after heated on-field dispute

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Veteran Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 percent of his match fees for disobeying the umpire's decision during his team's loss to South Africa.

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Australian captain Pat Cummins also commented on the DRS controversy, noting that RTS appeared to be different from UltraEdge.

NZ-Pak Share Points As Rain Washes Out Super 8 Opener

NZ-Pak Share Points As Rain Washes Out Super 8 Opener

Rediff.com6 days ago

New Zealand and Pakistan share a point after rain forces abandonment of their T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2 clash in Colombo.

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.

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.

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

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.

Ashwin Backs Pakistan Spinner's Unusual Action

Ashwin Backs Pakistan Spinner's Unusual Action

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin was quick to jump to Tariq Usman's defence when former Bengal wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami questioned the legality of the pause in his bowling action.

Why Players Loved Umpire Dickie Bird

Why Players Loved Umpire Dickie Bird

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'The way he controlled the players on and off the field, it was brilliant. That's why the players also took to him very easily.'

Windies pacer protests ICC fine for throw at Jaiswal

Windies pacer protests ICC fine for throw at Jaiswal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Seales contested the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft, so a formal hearing was required.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's X-Factor May Trouble India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's X-Factor May Trouble India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

India's biggest challenge could come from an unexpected source -- Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq.

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Chaudhary lauded Andy Pycroft, describing him as a seasoned ICC elite panel referee with a stellar track record and a well-known former Zimbabwean player of high repute.

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.

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.

ICC names umpires for India vs Australia Champions Trophy semis

ICC names umpires for India vs Australia Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and England's Richard Illingworth have been appointed as on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday.

Babar loses cool: Pakistan star hit with fine

Babar loses cool: Pakistan star hit with fine

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Pakistan batting star Babar Azam was fined 10 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for hitting the stumps with his bat after being dismissed in the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'

Hair resigns from ICC umpires panel

Hair resigns from ICC umpires panel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Controversial Australian umpire Darrell Hair has resigned from the International Cricket Council (ICC) elite umpires panel, an ICC spokesman said on Friday.

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

BCCI AGM: Kohli, Rohit's contracts, payments for women in domestic cricket to be discussed

Asia Cup drama: Pakistan sends fresh letter to ICC

Asia Cup drama: Pakistan sends fresh letter to ICC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

It has been reliably learnt that late on Tuesday evening, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent another mail to the ICC reiterating the demand to remove Pycroft from all its games but as of now, it hasn't been obliged by the world body.

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2.

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

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Former captain Nasser Hussain criticised the slow over rate in the third Test between India and England at Lord's.

ICC's umpires rules need changing, says Bird

ICC's umpires rules need changing, says Bird

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Former English Test umpire Dickie Bird has joined the chorus of people imploring the International Cricket Council (ICC) to change their rules to ensure the best officials are appointed to the biggest series.

ICC reprimands Wade for dissent against umpires

ICC reprimands Wade for dissent against umpires

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has been reprimanded by the ICC for "showing dissent at an umpire's decision" during his side's win over England in the T20 World Cup

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

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 women fined after ODI series defeat vs Australia

India women fined after ODI series defeat vs Australia

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Indian women's cricket team was fined 10 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the third ODI.

Javagal Srinath named match referee for WTC final

Javagal Srinath named match referee for WTC final

Rediff.com23 May 2025

England's Richard Illingworth and Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand will be the on-field umpires in the WTC final at Lord's.

Australia fined for slow over-rate

Australia fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

GS Lakshmi of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction as Australia were ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Pak pacer deflates controversy over contentious run-out

Pak pacer deflates controversy over contentious run-out

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Muneeba's run-out issue has already been settled, I believe. I don't want to talk much about it now.'

'He threw the ball in anger' : Pant faces ICC heat

'He threw the ball in anger' : Pant faces ICC heat

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Pant is under the ICC's scanner after clashing with umpire Paul Reiffel during a tense third day at Headingley on Sunday.

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Australia's selectors chairman George Bailey defended sticking with the Test side's veteran core for the Ashes on Wednesday following criticism from former captain Steve Waugh about the team's ageing profile.

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.

Rain has final say in Sri Lanka-Pakistan Women's WC clash

Rain has final say in Sri Lanka-Pakistan Women's WC clash

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Women's World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo called off due to rain.

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The troika of Claire Polosak, Jacqueline Williams and Sue Redfern are set to officiate in their third women's World Cup event, the ICC said, adding that Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be at their second such event.