News for 'ICC Umpire'

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Keen to have a representation in the ICC's Elite panel of Umpires, the BCCI is all set to set up a National Umpires Academy in the country to improve the standard of officials.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Should ICC change its 'bad light' laws?

Should ICC change its 'bad light' laws?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Officials were forced to call off the opening day of the first Test between England and the West Indies due to bad light and rain which saw only 17.4 overs being bowled.

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.

Srinath match referee for SL-NZ series

Srinath match referee for SL-NZ series

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The former Team India spearhead will be in charge of Sri Lanka's two-Test and five-ODI series in New Zealand.

When Tendulkar trolled the ICC

When Tendulkar trolled the ICC

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a video posted on Twitter, Tendulkar was seen practicing at the nets along with his former teammate and childhood friend Vinod Kambli at the Tendulkar-Middlesex Global Academy camp in Navi Mumbai.

Umpires inconsistent: Speed

Umpires inconsistent: Speed

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

The ICC Chief Executive said umpires and referees were inconsistent in applying the new Code of Conduct for players.

Hair banned from umpiring

Hair banned from umpiring

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

Big Upset! USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Big Upset! USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

USA caused the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup when they shocked former champions Pakistan via the Super Over.

Sachin's ODI double ton: Umpire afraid to give him out

Sachin's ODI double ton: Umpire afraid to give him out

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'If I gave him out, I won't make it back'

Dharamsala Special: Fog Stops Play!

Dharamsala Special: Fog Stops Play!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

In a rare occurence in cricket, the World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand in Dharamsala was halted temporarily because of fog.

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

There was poor communication and complete mismanagement between the stadium authority and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Rain had affected the buildup to the Test, the first between the two nations, with New Zealand not being able to complete a single practice session properly.

Harmanpreet Kaur handed two-match suspension

Harmanpreet Kaur handed two-match suspension

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The ICC handed a two-match suspension to India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for her boorish behaviour during the third ODI against Bangladesh.

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Any time Smith and Stoinis are there there's a chance. They are both quality players and given the opportunity, they would have taken the match closer.'

Umpire Gould retires, says time right to stop

Umpire Gould retires, says time right to stop

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Umpire Ian Gould felt the time was right to be calling it a day as he was honoured on the occasion of his 140th and final One-Day International at Headingley on Saturday.

Bowlers Beware! 5-run penalty for slow overs in ODIs, T20Is

Bowlers Beware! 5-run penalty for slow overs in ODIs, T20Is

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

ICC introduces stop clock in men's ODI and T20Is, five-run penalty on third offence

Kohli fined for showing dissent at umpire

Kohli fined for showing dissent at umpire

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Virat Kohli has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at the umpire after being adjudged lbw during his side's Asia Cup T20 match against Pakistan in Mirpur.

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has matched compatriot Ricky Ponting's feat of winning the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricketer of the Year award twice, the governing body said on Friday.

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

Umpires for Pak series named

Umpires for Pak series named

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The BCCI nominated A V Jayaprakash and K Hariharan as field umpires in the six one-day internationals.

No Indian in ICC panel of umpires for upcoming season

No Indian in ICC panel of umpires for upcoming season

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

No Indian features in the International Cricket Council's umpires' panel for the 2012-13 season in which England's Nigel Llong was named the replacement for the recently-retired Billy Doctrove on Monday.

T20 WC: SA scrape past Netherlands in low-scoring tie

T20 WC: SA scrape past Netherlands in low-scoring tie

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ottneil Baartman registered his best bowling figures of 4 for 11 as South Africa produced a fine bowling effort to restrict Netherlands to 103 for nine

'Ridiculous' rules leave ICC red-faced

'Ridiculous' rules leave ICC red-faced

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The International Cricket Council came in for sharp criticism for its bizarre rules on playing conditions

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

With the ICC finally terming it 'run out' and removing 'unfair play' in its rule book, the de-stigmatization of running players out at non-striker's has started.

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.

Players could question umpire decisions

Players could question umpire decisions

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Teams may be allowed to appeal against umpires' decisions to the third umpire during one-day games.

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.

Out or Not Out? Steve Smith's wicket sparks debate

Out or Not Out? Steve Smith's wicket sparks debate

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Steve Smith's decision not to review his dismissal in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup final sparked a debate pn social media.

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.

ICC Teams of the Year: Ashwin lone Indian in Test team, Kohli ODI skipper

ICC Teams of the Year: Ashwin lone Indian in Test team, Kohli ODI skipper

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

He is on an 18-match unbeaten streak as India's Test captain, but Virat Kohli was left out of the ICC Test Team of the Year.

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.

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Former ICC elite-level umpire Daryl Harper looks back at his controversial decision against Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 Adelaide Test "everyday of my life" but says he proudly stands by what he believes was a correct decision. A bouncer from Australian pace spearhead Glenn McGrath had Tendulkar ducking and the ball hit him on his shoulders. Officiating in the game, umpire Harper deemed it as leg before wicket and to India's surprise, raised his finger, igniting a debate.

Communications between umpires to be aired during knock-outs

Communications between umpires to be aired during knock-outs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The ICC on Tuesday confirmed that TV umpire communications during decision-making will be put to air for the knock-out stages of the World Cup.

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.

'Umpires are human and can make mistakes'

'Umpires are human and can make mistakes'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Dismissing suggestions that umpiring in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand was biased, ICC elite panel umpire Aleem Dar said mistakes are bound to happen from match officials as they too are human beings. The Pakistan umpire also came in support of his colleague Simon Taufel, who was openly criticised by a senior member of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar, who started his international career in 2000, will stand in a record 129th Test match when Australia take on New Zealand in the first Test in Perth on Thursday.

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.

Shakib felt he was at war! 'The time out helped'

Shakib felt he was at war! 'The time out helped'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan says he felt he "was at war" when he decided to approach the umpire and demand Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews be 'timed out' for not being ready to face the bowling within two minutes of the fall of a wicket in the World Cup match in New Delhi on Monday.

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta explains the numbers that led to the world's cricket cognoscenti to vote Ravichandran Ashwin as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016.