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Title: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: JDF on Wed 12 Sep 2018 17:44
Asia Cup 2018

Elite Umpires - Rod Tucker and Marais Erasmus
Match Referees - David Boon and Andy Pycroft

Elite Umpires supported by a number of International Panel Umpires
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: JDF on Wed 12 Sep 2018 17:49
South Africa v Zimbabwe 2018 - ODI and T20 Series

Match Referee - Chris Broad
Umpires -
1st and 3rd ODI - Kumar Dharmasena
2nd ODI - Chris Gaffaney
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Fri 14 Sep 2018 17:59
Asia Cup:


Match 1 15/09/18:
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Referee: David Boon
Umpires: Marais Erasmus & C Shamshuddin
3rd Umpire: Gregory Brathwaite

Match 2 16/09/18:
Pakistan v Hong Kong
Referee: Andy Pycroft
Umpires: Rod Tucker & Ahmad Pakteen
3rd Umpire: Shaun George

Match 3 17/09/18:
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan
Referee: David Boon
Umpires: Gregory Braithwaite & Ashan Raza
3rd Umpire: Marais Erasmus

Match 4 18/09/18:
India v Pakistan
Referee: David Boon
Umpires: Marais Erasmus & Ruchira Palliyaguruge
3rd Umpire: Gregory Braithwaite

Match 5 19/09/18:
Bangladesh v Afghanistan
Referee: Andy Pycroft
Umpires: Rod Tucker & Nitin Menon
3rd Umpire: Shaun George

Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 26 Sep 2018 19:04
India v West Indies test series l

Referee - Chris Broad (England)

TM1: Ian Gould (England) & Nigel Llong (England); TV - Bruce Oxenford (Australia)
TM2: Ian Gould (England) & Bruce Oxenford (Australia); TV - Nigel Llong (England)

Pakistan v Australia test series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

TM1: Richard Illingworth (England) & Richard Kettleborough (England); TV - S Ravi (India)
TM2: Richard Illingworth (England) & S Rvai (India); TV - Richard Kettleborough (England)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 08 Oct 2018 11:33
Sri Lanka v England

ODI Series:
1st ODI: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Paul Reiffel (Australia)
2nd ODI: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Ranmore Martinesz (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
3rd ODI: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Paul Reiffel (Australia)
4th ODI: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
5th ODI: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Paul Reiffel (Australia)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)

Only T20I
Umpires: Ranmore Martinesz & Raveendra Wimalasirir (Sri Lanka)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)

Test Series:
1st Test: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa), 3rd Umpire- S Ravi (India)
2nd Test: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & S Ravi (India), 3rd Umpire- Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
3rd Test: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & S Ravi (India), 3rd Umpire- Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 08 Oct 2018 11:42
India v West Indies ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Paul Wilson (Australia) & Ian Gould (England)
Match Referee: Chris Broad (England)

Pakistan v New Zealand

ODI Series: Joel Wilson (Windies) & Nigel Llong (England)
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath (India)

Test Match Series: Bruce Oxenford (Australia), Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Ian Gould (England)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe

ODI Series: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

Test Match Series: Richard Kettleborough (England), Rod Tucker (Australia) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

Australia v South Africa ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Michael Gough (England)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 21 Nov 2018 16:34
Australia v India

1st Test: Nigel Llong(England) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
2nd Test: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), 3rd Umpire-Nigel Llong (England)
3rd Test: Ian Gould (England) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa), 3rd Umpire-Richard Kettleborough (England)
4th Test: Ian Gould (England) & Richard Kettleborough (England), 3rd Umpire-Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka) Tests 1 & 2, Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe) Test 3 & 4

ODI Series: Michael Gough & Richard Kettleborough (Both England)
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft ( Zimbabwe)

Bangladesh v West Indies

1st test: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Richard Illingworth (England), 3rd umpire-Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
2nd test: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka) & Aleem Dar (Pakistan), 3rd umpire-Richard Illingworth (England)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

ODI Series: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka) & Richard Illingworth (England)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

New Zealand v Sri Lanka

1st test: Michael Gough (England) & Rod Tucker (Australia), 3rd Umpire-Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
2nd test: Michael Gough (England) & Aleem Dar (Pakistan), 3rd Umpire-Rod Tucker (Australia)

ODI Series: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)

South Africa v Pakistan

1st test: S Ravi (India) & Bruce Oxenford (Australia), 3rd Umpire-Joel Wison (Windies)
2nd test: Joel Wilson (Windies) & Bruce Oxenford (Australia), 3rd Umpire-S Ravi (India)
3rd test: Joel Wilson (Windies) & S Ravi (India), 3rd Umpire-Bruce Oxenford (Australia)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

ODI Series: Gregory Brathwaite (Windies) & Paul Reiffel (Australia)
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 23 Nov 2018 17:15
Congratulations to Ruchira Palliyaguruge on making his test debut. It’s been clear for some time that the ICC rate him as an official. Also really good to see Wilson and Gough given further tests - 2 candidates for the elite panel should there be any changes after the World Cup!!

As a separate issue, condolences to David Boon whose mother passed away whilst he was refereeing the 1st test between Bangladesh and West Indies.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 03 Jan 2019 18:03
Unfortunately Paul Reiffel is unable to take up his appointment for NZ v SL due to the recent passing of his father. Condolences to Paul and his family.

His replacement for the series is fellow Australian Paul Wilson
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 14 Jan 2019 12:20
Windies v England

1st test: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Rod Tucker (Australia), 3rd Umpire-Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
2nd test: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Rod Tucker (Australia)
3rd test: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

1st ODI: Paul Wilson (Australia) & Leslie Reifer (Windies)
2nd ODI: Bruce Oxenford (Australia) & Gregory Brathwaite (Windies)
3rd ODI: Paul Wilson (Australia) & Nigel Duguid (Windies)
4th ODI: Bruce Oxenford (Australia) & Gregory Brathwaite (Windies)
5th ODI: Paul Wilson (Australia) & Nigel Duguid (Windies)
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1st T20I: Gregory Brathwaite & Nigel Duguid (Both Windies)
2nd T20I: Gregory Brathwaite & Leslie Reifer (Both Windies)
3rd T20I: Nigel Duguid & Leslie Reifer (Both Windies)
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 14 Jan 2019 12:23
Australia v Sri Lanka

1st test: Richard Illingworth (England) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa), 3rd Umpire-Michael Gough(England)
2nd test: Michael Gough (England) & Richard Illingworth (England), 3rd Umpire-Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath (India)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 20 Jan 2019 13:30
New Zealand v India ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Shaun George (South Africa) & Nigel Llong (England)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Thu 31 Jan 2019 20:23
Terrible pitch produced by the WIndies at Antigua for the second test.

You can hardly make out what is wicket and what is the outfield!! If some of the counties in England and Wales produced a minefield like this they'd be fined pretty heavily.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 12 Feb 2019 22:20
New Zealand v Bangladesh

ODI Series: S Ravi (India) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match Referee: Steve Bernard (Australia)

Test Series

1st test: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Nigel Llong (England), 3rd Umpire-Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
2nd test: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Nigel Llong (England)
3rd test: Nigel Llong (England) & Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire-Paul Reiffel (Australia)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

South Africa v Sri Lanka

Test series

1st test: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Richard Kettleborough (England), 3rd Umpire-Ian Gould (England)
2nd test: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Ian Gould (England), 3rd Umpire-Richard Kettleborough (England)

ODI Series: Richard Kettleborough (England) & S Ravi (India)

Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 20 Feb 2019 14:55
Aleem Dar (Pakistan) has replaced S Ravi as on field official during the South Africa v Sri Lanka series.

Afghanistan v Ireland
Match referee (all formats) - Javagal Srinath (India)

Umpires - S Ravi (India - ODIs and Test); Richard Illingworth (England - Test only)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 24 Feb 2019 17:51
India v Australia

Match referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

T20 series:

1 - Nitin Menon (India) and Chettihody Shamshuddin (India)
2 - Anil Chaudhary (India) and CK Nandan (India)

ODI series:

1 - Joel Wilson (West Indies) and Nitin Menon (India)
2 - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Nitin Menon (India)
3 - Joel Wilson (West Indies) and Chettihody Shamshuddin (India)
4 - Kumar Dharmasena and Anil Chaudhary (India)
5 - Joel Wilson (West Indies) and CK Nandan (India)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Wollongong Ref on Sun 24 Feb 2019 21:20
Kumar Dharmasena really. He is the most over rated umpire. Surely there was another option.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: reflector on Mon 25 Feb 2019 11:25
Kumar Dharmasena really. He is the most over rated umpire. Surely there was another option.
And probably the most used I would think.  His name seems to crop up in almost every series.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Mon 25 Feb 2019 12:04
Kumar Dharmasena really. He is the most over rated umpire. Surely there was another option.
And probably the most used I would think.  His name seems to crop up in almost every series.


I still maintain the best umpires should be used regardless of nationality. DRS removes any hint of bias whatsoever. I’d rather have the excellent Kettleborough over the dross from the sub continent.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 23 Mar 2019 09:12
Pakistan v Australia ODI series

Match referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

Neutral umpires - Michael Gough (England) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 24 Mar 2019 08:59
East Asia Pacific ICC World T20 regional qualifier

Played in Papua New Guinea from 20th - 24th March (all matches are T20 Internationals)

Match referee - Steve Bernard (Australia)

Umpires - Simon Fry (Australia); Alu Kapa (Papua New Guinea); Tabarak Dar (Hong Kong); Kalidas Viswanadan (Malaysia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 10 Apr 2019 11:04
Zimbabwe v UAE - ODI series

Match referee - Steve Bernard (Australia)

1: Shaun George (SA) & Langton Rusere (Zim)
2: Shaun George (SA) & Iknow Chabi (Zim)
3: Shaun George (SA) & Langton Rusere (Zim)
4: Shaun George (SA) & ZC
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 14 Apr 2019 19:59
The match officials have been announced for the upcoming ICC world cricket league division 2 tournament to be held in Namibia between 20th and 27th April. It is a viral tournament as the top 4 teams will be awarded ODI status, and the finishing positions will determine which pathway each team will have to take to qualify for the 2023 World Cup


Tournament referee - Gerhardus Pineaar (South Africa)

Umpire mentor - Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)

Umpires:

Claude Thorburn (Namibia)
David Odhiambo (Kenya)
Ravi Amhara (Botswana)
Tabarak Dar (Hong Kong)
Huub Jansen (Netherlands)
Allan Haggo (Scotland)
Claire Polosak (Australia)
Alex Dowdalls (Scotland)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 20 Apr 2019 12:01
ICC World Cricket League Division 2

20th April 2019

Canada v Hong Kong - Claire Polosak (Aus) & Claude Thorburn (Nam)

Papua New Guinea v Namibia - Huub Jansen (Ned) & David Odhiambo (Ken)

USA v Oman - Alex Dowdalls (Sco) & Tabarak Dar (HK)

21st April 2019

Oman v Canada - David Odhiambo (Ken) & Claude Thorburn (Nam)

Hong Kong v Papua New Guinea - Allan Haggo (Sco) & Ravi Angara (Bots)

USA v Namibia - Claire Polosak (Aus) & Tabarak Dar (HK)

23rd April 2019

Hong Kong v Oman - Huub Jansen (Ned) & Claude Thorburn (Nam)

Papua New Guinea v USA - Alex Dowdalls (Sco) & Tabarak Dar (HK)

Namibia v Canada - Allan Haggo (Sco) & Ravi Angara (Bots)

24th April 2019

Papua New Guinea v Canada - Huub Jansen (Ned) & Ravi Angara (Bots)

Namibia v Oman - Alex Dowdalls (Sco) & Allan Haggo (Sco)

USA v Hong Kong - Claire Polosak (Aus) & David Odhiambo  (Ken)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 25 Apr 2019 10:13
Ireland v England ODI

Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Cricket Ireland Appointee, TV Umpire-Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

England v Pakistan ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

Ireland, West Indies & Bangladesh Tri Series

Neutral Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Richard Kettleborough (England)
Match Referee: Chris Broad (England)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 26 Apr 2019 16:48
Should the weather be kind, Aleem Dar will officiate his 200th ODI in the second match of the tri series at Clontarf
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Fri 26 Apr 2019 20:45
Bloody Dharmasema again?!!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 27 Apr 2019 10:11
Congratulations to Claire Polosak from Australia who has today became the first female umpire to officiate a men’s ODI!

Namibia v Oman - Claire Polosak and David Odhiambo

USA v Papua New Guinea - Huub Jansen and Claude Thorburn
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 05 May 2019 14:31
England vs Pakistan Only T20I

Umpires: Michael Gough (England) & Alex Wharf (England)
TV Umpire: Tim Robinson (England)
Reserve Umpire: Rob Bailey (England)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 07 May 2019 10:15
England v Pakistan ODI Series (With ECB Umpires)

1st ODI: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Rob Bailey (England)
2nd ODI: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Tim Robinson (England)
3rd ODI: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Michael Gough (England)
4th ODI: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Alex Wharf (England)
5th ODI: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Michael Gough (England)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: JDF on Fri 10 May 2019 10:25
Scotland v Afghanistan ODI Series

Match Referee - Ranjan Madugalle
Neutral Umpire - Kumar Dharmasena
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 21 Jul 2019 12:11
England v Ireland Only Test

1st test: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka) & Aleem Dar (Pakistan), 3rd Umpire-Paul Wilson (Australia)
Match referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Nitin Menon (India) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match referee: Chris Broad (England)

West Indies v India

ODI Series
Neutral Umpires: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Nigel Lllong (England)
Match referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

Test Series
1st test: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Richard Kettleborough (England), 3rd umpire- Paul Reiffel (Australia)
2nd test: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Paul Reiffel (Australia), 3rd umpire-Rod Tucker (Australia)
Match referee: David Boon (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 21 Jul 2019 17:32
A clear indication that Nitin Menon and Langton Rusere are the next officials to be looked at by the ICC as they start monitoring the selection process for the 2023 world cup! And some good news for Zimbabwean cricket after what has been a pretty awful week for them!

Also, good appointment for Ruchira Palliyaguruge to stand in only his 3rd Test Match at Lord's!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 30 Jul 2019 11:39
With Adrian Holdstock replacing Langton Rusere, it’s clear the icc are taking Zimbabwe’s situation seriously. I feel for Langton as his career shouldn’t be affected by things outside of his control
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 03 Aug 2019 10:36
In line with the changes for the West Indies v India series, the ICC website is now showing Zimbabwe as having no international panel umpires!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 13 Aug 2019 20:31
Sri Lanka v New Zealand

1st: Richard Illingworth (England) & Michael Gough (England), 3rd umpire-Bruce Oxenford (Australia)
2nd test: Bruce Oxenford (Australia) & Michael Gough (England), 3rd umpire-Richard Illingworth (England)
Match referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 26 Aug 2019 14:31
Bangladesh v Afghanistan Only Test

Umpires: Nigel Llong (England) & Paul Wilson (Australia), TV Umpire-Nitin Menon (India)
Match Referee: Chris Broad (England)

Test match debut for Paul Wilson. Congratulations to Paul!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 30 Aug 2019 13:39
Congratulations to Wilson on his Test Match debut, hopefully he'll have a successful match.

Also interesting to note Nitin Menon as TV Umpire. A clear indication that the ICC are looking at him for the future!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 07 Sep 2019 10:55
India v South Africa Test Series

1st test: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Richard Illingworth (England), TV Umpire-Nigel Llong (England)
2nd test: Nigel Llong (England) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), TV Umpire-Richard Illingworth (England)
3rd test: Richard Illingworth (England) & Nigel Llong (England), TV Umpire-Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
Match referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 07 Sep 2019 11:00
Several news sources in India this week have reported that Nitin Menon will make his on-field test debut in November for the Afghanistan-West Indies match played in Dehradun. These sources are usually accurate on umpiring news but seems strange that he would debut before Shaun George or Gregory Brathwaite given recent appointments. I wonder if test debuts may be found for them also? Possibly New Zealand v England since it isn’t forming part of the Test Championship?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 14 Sep 2019 09:50
ICC world cricket league 2
Friday 13th September 2019

USA v Papua New Guinea
Referee - David Jukes (England)
Umpires - Jacqueline Williams (West Indies) & Sameer Bandekar (USA)

Another landmark appointment in international cricket, with Jacqueline Williams becoming the second female to umpire a men’s ODI match.

Also, interesting that Bandekar stood in his second ODI, 17 years after making his debut!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 29 Sep 2019 20:34
Pakistan v Sri Lanka ODI series

Referee - David Boon (Australia)
Neutral umpires - Joel Wilson (West Indies) & Michael Gough (England)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 27 Oct 2019 09:37
Australia v Sri Lanka T20I Series

Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1 (Adelaide): Gerard Abood (Australia) and Paul Wilson (Australia)

2 (Brisbane): Gerard Abood (Australia) and Paul Wilson (Australia)

3 (MCG): Shawn Craig (Australia) and Paul Wilson (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 30 Oct 2019 18:57
New Zealand v England

T20I Series:

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1: Shaun Haig (New Zealand) and Wayne Knights (New Zealand); TV: Ash Mehrotra (New Zealand)
2: TBC
3: TBC
4: TBC
5: TBC

Test Series:

Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Bruce Oxenford (Australia); TV: Paul Wilson (Australia)
2: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Paul Wilson (Australia);TV: Bruce Oxenford (Australia)

Australia v Pakistan

T20I Series

Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Gerard Abood (Australia) & Paul Wilson (Australia); TV: Shawn Craig (Australia)
2: Gerard Abood (Australia) & Shawn Craig (Australia); TV: Paul Wilson (Australia)
3: Sam Nogajski (Australia) & Paul Wilson (Australia); TV: Gerard Abood (Australia)

Test Series

Referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

1: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Richard Illingworth (England); TV: Michael Gough (England)
2: Richard Illingworth (England) & Michael Gough (England); TV: Richard Kettleborough (England)

India v Bangladesh

T20I Series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: CK Nandan (India) & Nitin Menon (India); TV: Chettihody Shamshuddin (India)
2: Chettihody Shamshuddin (India) & Nitin Menon (India); TV: Anil Chaudhary (India)
3: Anil Chaudhary (India) & CK Nandan (India); TV: Nitin Menon (India)

Test Series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Joel Wilson (West Indies); TV: Rod Tucker (Australia)
2: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Rod Tucker (Australia); TV: Joel Wilson (West Indies)

Afghanistan v West Indies (Played in India)

ODI Series

Referee - Chris Broad (England)

1: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & ACB; TV: ACB
2: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & ACB; TV: ACB
3: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & ACB; TV: ACB

T20I Series

Referee - Chris Broad (England)

1: ACB & ACB; TV: ACB
2: ACB & ACB; TV: ACB
3: ACB & ACB; TV: ACB

Test Series

Referee - Chris Broad (England)

Only test: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Nitin Menon (India); TV: - ACB



As reported in the India press, Nitin Menon makes his Test Match debut. Congratulations to him - he has obviously overtaken Shaun George and Gregory Brathwaite in the ICC's forward planning!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 04 Dec 2019 13:37
Inida v West Indies ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Shaun George (South Africa) & Rod Tucker (Australia)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

Pakistan V Sri Lanka Test Series

1st test: Michael Gough & Richard Illingworth, TV umpire-Richard Kettleborough (All England)
Match referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

2nd test: Joel Wilson (Windies) & Bruce Oxenford (Australia), TV umpire-Gregory Brathwaite (Windies)
Match referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

Australia v New Zealand Test Series
1st test: Nigel Llong (England) & Aleem Dar (Pakistan), TV umpire-Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
2nd test: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Nigel Llong (England), TV umpire-Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
3rd test: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa), TV umpire-Nigel Llong (England)
Match referee: Sir Richie Richardson (Windies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Thu 05 Dec 2019 16:48
Any news on South Africa v England?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 05 Dec 2019 18:15
Any news on South Africa v England?

They are not on the ICC website, but my reckoning only Dharmasena, Gaffaney and Reiffel out of the Elite Panel will be available for the 1st test.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 05 Dec 2019 18:49
Congratulations to Aleem Dar, as the first test of the Australia v New Zealand series will see him get the record for number of test matches umpired outright.

As for South Africa v England, the four mentioned are a possibility, but I wouldn't rule out Oxenford and Wilson travelling straight from Pakistan. Also there's a decent chance either Palliyaguruge or Paul Wilson could support.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 05 Dec 2019 20:44
I wouldn't put it past the ICC to appoint Oxenford and Wilson after such a short turn around between series. They would be crazy to do so in my opinion and risk burning out umpires if they do that.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ump101 on Fri 06 Dec 2019 18:43
Dharmasena has umpired the last 4 England tests - surely England are due a break.

Tucker could also be a possible, but I wonder whether we will see Dharmasena, Reiffel and Gaffaney for the 1st 2 games, and i’ll go for Wilson, Braithwaite and Oxenford for the last 2.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ump101 on Fri 06 Dec 2019 18:46
In fact, the last 6 tests that Dharmasena has umpired have involved England. Maybe he is due a break from England.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ump101 on Tue 24 Dec 2019 16:38
According to Eurosport:

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/cricket/cricket-south-africa-v-england-first-test_sto7587804/story.shtml

Dharmasena and Gaffaney are in the middle, with Reiffel on TV duties for the Eng - SA Boxing Day test.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ump101 on Thu 26 Dec 2019 08:03
England vs SA (ICC appointments)

Centurian: Reiffel & Gaffaney (TV: Dharmasena)
Newlands: Reiffel & Dharmasena (TV: Gaffaney)
Port Elizabeth: Tucker & Oxenford (TV: J Wilson)
Wanderers: J Wilson & Oxenford (TV: Tucker)

ODI’s : Braithwaite & Dar
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Thu 26 Dec 2019 09:20
Joel Wilson is a walking disaster area when he on the field....
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 04 Jan 2020 12:29
Could somebody please inform me if I’ve mossed a law change - can a ball only be a no ball if a wicket falls?

Very poor from ‘elite’ officials in the current climate, but especially shocking in this match that numerous blatant no balls have been failed to be called. Either the icc needs to ensure the tv umpire takes this responsibility or they need to make their officials do their jobs correctly!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 05 Jan 2020 12:00
ICC World Cricket League Division 2 - Oman

Match referee - Muhammad Javed (Pakistan)

5/1/20 Oman v UAE - Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) & Rahul Asher (Oman)
6/1/20 UAE v Namibia Rahul Asher (Oman) & Vinod Babu (Oman)
8/1/20 Oman v Namibia - Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) & Hari Krishna (Oman)
9/1/20 UAE v Namibia - Rahul Asher (Oman) & Hari Krishner (Oman)
11/1/20 Oman v UAE - Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) & Vinod Babu (Oman)
12/1/20 Oman v Namibia - Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) & Rahul Asher (Oman)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 05 Jan 2020 16:49
India v Sri Lanka T20I series

Referee - David Boon (Australia)

1: Nitin Menon (India) & Anil Chaudhary (India); TV - Chettihody Shamshuddin (India)
2: Anil Chaudhary (India) & Chettihody Shamshuddin (India); TV - Nitin Menon (India(
3: Nitin Menon (India) & Virender Sharma (India); TV - Anil Chaudhary (India)

West Indies v Ireland ODI series

Referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

1: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka) & Joel Wilson (West Indies); TV - Richard Illingworth (England)
2: Richard Illingworth (England) & Joel Wilson (West Indies); TV - Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
3: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sr Lanka) & Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies); TV - Richard Illingworth (England)

West Indies v Ireland - T20I series

Referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

1: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) & Patrick Gustard (West Indies); TV - Jacqueline Williams (West Indies)
2: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) & Patrick Gustard (West Indies); TV - Jacqueline Williams (West Indies)
3: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) & Patrick Gustard (West Indies); TV - Jacqueline Williams (West Indies)

India v Australia - ODI series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Michael Gough (England) & Chettihody Shamshuddin (India); TV - Ricahrd Kettleborough (England)
2: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Virrender Sharma (India); TV - Michal Gough (England)
3: Michael Gough (England) & Chettihody Shamshuddin (India); TV - Richard Kettleborough (England)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 18 Jan 2020 19:18
Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka - Test Series

Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Nitin Menon (India); TV - Shaun George (South Africa)
2: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Nitin Menon; TV - Shaun George (South Africa)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 19 Jan 2020 17:58
Pakistan v Bangladesh - T20I Series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Shozab Raza (Pakistan); TV - Ahmed Shahab (Pakistan)
2: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Shozab Raza (Pakistan); TV - Ahmed Shahab (Pakistan)
3: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Shozab Raza (Pakistan); TV - Ahmed Shahab (Pakistan)

New Zealand v India

T20I Series

Referee - Chris Broad (England)

1: Chris Brown (New Zealand) & Shaun Haig (New Zealand); TV - Ashley Moratora (New Zealand)
2: Chris Brown (New Zealand) & Shaun Haig (New Zealand); TV - Ashley Moratora (New Zealand)
3: Chris Brown (New Zealand) & Shaun Haig (New Zealand); TV - Kim Cotton (New Zealand)
4: Chris Brown (New Zealand) & Shaun Haig (New Zealand); TV - Ashley Moratora (New Zealand)
5: Chris Brown (New Zealand) & Shaun Haig (New Zealand); TV - Ashley Moratora (New Zealand)

ODI Series

Referee - Chris Broad (England)

1: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe) & Shaun Haig (New Zealand); TV - Bruce Oxenford (Australia)
2: Bruce Oxenford (Australia) & Chris Brown (New Zealand); TV - Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)
3: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe) & Chris Brown (New Zealand); TV - Bruce Oxenford (Australia)

Test Series:

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Richard Kettleborough (England); TV - Michael Gough (England)
2: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Michael Gough (England); TV - Aleem Dar (Pakistan)


Incidentally, if all games go ahead as scheduled, Ahsan Raza will become the first official to stand in 50 T20 Internationals when he takes to the field during the 3rd T20I between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 24 Jan 2020 11:24
Bruce Oxenford has injured his back, so Rod Tucker is on-field for the 4th test between South Africa & England. I assume Oxenford is now the TV umpire for the match.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 29 Jan 2020 20:42
South Africa v England ODI Series

Match Referee - David Boon (Australia)

1: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) & Shaun George (South Africa); TV - Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
2: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Allahudien Paleker (South Africa); TV - Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies)
3: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) & Shaun George (South Africa); TV - Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 04 Feb 2020 15:34
South Africa v England T20 Series

1st T20: Adrian Holdstock & Bongani Jele, TV Umpire-Allahudien Paleker (All South Africa)
2nd T20: Allahudien Paleker & Bongani Jele, TV Umpire-Adrian Holdstock (All South Africa)
3rd T20: Adrian Holdstock & Allahudien Paleker, TV Umpire-Bongani Jele (All South Africa)

Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 04 Feb 2020 19:52
Those appointments suggest Shaun George will be heading away for a series for the duration of the T20 series - Sri Lanka v West Indies ODIs would be my bet!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 04 Feb 2020 19:56
2020 Nepal Tri Series - World Cup Qualification

Match Referee - Neeyamur Rashid Rahul (Bangladesh)

5/2/20 - Nepal v Oman
Umpires: Chettihody Shamshuddon (India) & Buddhi Pradhan (Nepal)

6/2/20 - Oman v USA
Umpires: Buddhi Pradhan (Nepal) & Durga Nath Subedi (Nepal)

8/2/20 - Nepal v USA
Umpires: Chettihody Shamshuddin (India) & Buddhi Pradhan (Nepal)

9/2/20 - Nepal v Oman
Umpires: Chettihody Shamshuddin (India) & Durga Nath Subedi (Nepal)

11/2/20 - USA v Oman
Umpires: Buddhi Pradhan (Nepal) & Durga Nath Subedi (Nepal)

12/2/20 - Nepal v USA
Umpires: Chettihody Shamshuddin (India) & Durga Nath Subedi (Nepal)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 04 Feb 2020 19:58
Pakistan v Bangladesh Test Series

Match Referee - Richie Richardson

1: Nigel Llong (England) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand); TV Umpire - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 18 Feb 2020 15:16
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - Test Match

Referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
Umpires - Joel Wilson (West Indies) & Paul Reiffel(Australia)
TV Umpire - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)

South Africa v Australia

T20I Series

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Allahudien Paleker (South Africa); TV -Bongani Jele (South Africa)
2: Bongani Jele (South Africa) & Allahudien Paleker (South Africa); TV - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
3: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Bongani Jele (South Africa); TV - Allahudien Paleker (South Africa)

ODI Series

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1: Nigel Llong (England) & Adrian Holdstock (South Africa); TV - Richard Illingworth (England)
2: Richard Illingworth (England) & Bongani Jele (South Africa); TV - Nigel Llong (England)
3: Richard Illingworth (England) & Adrian Holdstock (South Africa); TV - Nigel Llong (England)

Sri Lanka v West Indies

ODI Series

Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Paul Wilson (Australia) & Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka); TV - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
2: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka); TV - Paul Wilson (Australia)
3: Paul Wilson (Australia) & Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka); TV - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)

T20I Series

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka) & Prageeth Rambukwella (Sri Lanka); TV - Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka)
2: Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) & Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka); TV - Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 08 Mar 2020 16:39
Australia v New Zealand ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Richard Illingworth (England)
Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

India v South Africa ODI Series

Neutral Umpires: Joel Wilson (Windies) & Richard Kettleborough (England)
Match referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 09 Mar 2020 21:45
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - limited overs series

ODI Series

Referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

1: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh); TV - Paul Reiffel (Australia)
2: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh); TV - Kumar Dharmasnea (Sri Lanka)
3: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Paul Reiffel (Australia)

T20I Series

Referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

1: Tanvir Ahmed (Bangladesh) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh)
2: Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh) & Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh); TV - Tanvir Ahmed (Bangladesh)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Acme Thunderer on Mon 18 May 2020 08:46
Article in today's Times with the headline 'Covid will end neutral umpiring but really DRS did that long ago'. This move, if adopted, would obviate the need for elite umpires to travel vast distances in these times of travel difficulties, but it is expected that such a move could become permanent. I assume the umpire operating DRS would still need to be neutral.   
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 18 May 2020 16:44
Well I must say that this does not really surprise me and certainly wouldn’t if it came in as policy. However, I can imagine the reaction of all the umpires having their perks of seeing the world withdrawn not being overly pleased!!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: RCG on Mon 18 May 2020 18:22
And what happens with those nations who do not have Elite umpires? Or even those with a small number? Do they umpire every home test match?
Guessing in England they go back to the county circuit, stepping out for the international appointments.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 18 May 2020 20:21
I see your point, but I can’t imagine this being a long-term measure. By the time international cricket is back to any sort of capacity I would imagine travel bans will be much lifted to allow for travel - otherwise, certain nations will have to give some umpires test debuts:

Australia - already have Oxenford, Reiffel and Tucker (plus Paul Wilson)
Bangladesh - no current test umpire (sharfuddoula? Not sure who else!)
England - Gough, Illingworth, Kettleborough and Llong
India - Nitin Menon has already officiated tests. Maybe recall S Ravi?
New Zealand - only Gaffaney (debuts for Chris Brown and/or Wayne Knights)
Pakistan - already have Dar. Ahsan Raza seems experiences enough for debut, plus women’s world t20 final shows ICC trust him
South Africa - only have Erasmus (Shaun George most likely to debut)
Sri Lanka - already have Dharmasena plus Palliyaguruge has TM experience
West Indies - only have Wilson, but Brathwaite would be experienced enough for a TM

Other than that, can’t see Afghanistan, Ireland or Zimbabwe taking on the expense at hosting a test at this time!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: AFAref on Mon 18 May 2020 23:19

New Zealand - only Gaffaney (debuts for Chris Brown and/or Wayne Knights)


Or maybe a recall for Brent Bowden
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Tue 19 May 2020 07:03

New Zealand - only Gaffaney (debuts for Chris Brown and/or Wayne Knights)


Or maybe a recall for Brent Bowden

Or even Billy    ;)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Tue 19 May 2020 12:02
Wilson from West Indies should be no where near the elite panel IMO.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TVOS on Tue 19 May 2020 16:59

New Zealand - only Gaffaney (debuts for Chris Brown and/or Wayne Knights)


Or maybe a recall for Brent Bowden



Or even Billy    ;)


'Brent' is his actual name.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 03 Jul 2020 19:47
As reported on another thread, appointments now confirmed by the ICC:

England v West Indies Test Series

1: Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough; TV - Michael Gough; Fourth Umpire - Alex Wharf
2: Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth; TV - Richard Kettleborough; Fourth Umpire - Aelx Wharf
3: Michael Gough and Richard Kettleborough; TV - Richard Illingworth; Fourth Umpire - David Millns
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 09 Jul 2020 16:46
Illingworth and Kettleborough not doing the calls for permanent non-neutral umpires any favors today, with 4 decisions being overturned. 3 for Kettleborough and 1 for Illingworth.

Incidentally all 4 decisions originally went against the West Indies.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Thu 09 Jul 2020 16:50
Illingworth and Kettleborough not doing the calls for permanent non-neutral umpires any favors today, with 4 decisions being overturned. 3 for Kettleborough and 1 for Illingworth.

Incidentally all 4 decisions originally went against the West Indies.

Yep both having a terrible game. Two of kettleboroughs LBW’s were plumb. Reluctant to give it out against home team??
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: SuffolkRef on Thu 09 Jul 2020 18:47
Illingworth and Kettleborough not doing the calls for permanent non-neutral umpires any favors today, with 4 decisions being overturned. 3 for Kettleborough and 1 for Illingworth.

Incidentally all 4 decisions originally went against the West Indies.

I thought it was two each as Illingworth certainly had two overturned.  An umpire's call went in the favour of England as well yesterday.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 09 Jul 2020 19:17
Illingworth and Kettleborough not doing the calls for permanent non-neutral umpires any favors today, with 4 decisions being overturned. 3 for Kettleborough and 1 for Illingworth.

Incidentally all 4 decisions originally went against the West Indies.

I thought it was two each as Illingworth certainly had two overturned.  An umpire's call went in the favour of England as well yesterday.

At the time of posting, Illingworth had only one decision overturned. Yes, he did have another one overturned later on; again original decision went against the West Indies.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 09 Jul 2020 19:48
I wonder if the ICC might consider reversing the neutral umpire decision - surely it makes little difference in a bio secure environment as even English umpires surely won’t be allowed to leave!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Fri 10 Jul 2020 19:22
Atrocious umpiring again today. A clear as mud LBW not given by Illingworth which was dead eyed straight on middle stump.

These two are having an absolute nightmare..  I would have loved to have heard the late Bob Willis pouring his thoughts out on the standard of umpiring from these two!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Sat 11 Jul 2020 10:30
They have not been great but:
i) The cricket world is not hyper-ventalating over this.  The accepted view is that DRS has corrected the errors and we move on with the game.  Compare with football.
ii) The umpires have not properly worked for a very long time.  How good were any of us in the first pre-season friendly of the season?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Sun 12 Jul 2020 21:07
Well has to said a bit of a mare for both Illingworth and Kettleborough especially. Both have another Test each, standing with Michael Gough. Must admit I rate Gough highly (that’s probably put the curse of death on him!)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Mon 13 Jul 2020 07:04
For every test match three Elite level umpires are appointed.  Two of them stand for the entire game, a five-day stint of (usually) seven and a half hours a day.  The other one sits in a comfy chair and gets involved when required.

Would it not be more efficient to do each day what is actually happening for each test match during the current England .v. West Indies series?

By that, I mean that Messrs Illingworth, Kettleborough and Gough are standing in two matches and working the TV replays in the other.  How about they stand in two sessions per day and work the TV replays in the other?  It might make for less fatigue and better decision making.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Tue 21 Jul 2020 08:34
From what I saw both Illingworth and Gough had much better games than Illingworth and Kettleborogh in the 1st Test. Would that be a fair assumption?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: greeny on Tue 21 Jul 2020 10:30
Illingworth had a few questionable decisions - there was one towards the end yesterday where he gave a WI batsman out caught, but it had hit the pad and was nowhere near the bat and glove.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 23 Jul 2020 10:32
England v Ireland ODI series (played at the Ageas Bowl)

Referee - Phil Whitticase (England)

1: Alex Wharf and Mike Burns, TV: Martin Saggers, Reserve: David Milns
2: Alex Wharf and David Millns, TV: Mike Burns, Reserve: Martin Saggers
3: David Millns and Martin Saggers, TV: Alex Wharf, Reserve: Mike Burns

So, weather permitting, it will be a debut for all three of England’s new International Panel members. Not the start to the international career that they would’ve hoped for, but here’s hoping they go well!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ex-ref on Sun 26 Jul 2020 23:49
Alex Wharf made his ODI umpiring debut at Cardiff, England v Australia, in June 2018

he has umpired 3 x ODIs & 10 T20Is

Made his ODI debut for England in 2004 v India taking the wickets of Ganguly, Laxman and Dravid to win the MOM, he played 12 other ODIs
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 27 Jul 2020 11:07
Alex Wharf made his ODI umpiring debut at Cardiff, England v Australia, in June 2018

he has umpired 3 x ODIs & 10 T20Is

Made his ODI debut for England in 2004 v India taking the wickets of Ganguly, Laxman and Dravid to win the MOM, he played 12 other ODIs

Is this in reply to my comment about 3 International Panel members making their debuts in the ODI series? If so, I am referring to David Millns, Mike Burns and Martin Saggers, who were brought onto the panel for 2020 to replace the promoted Michael Gough and the outgoing Rob Bailey and Tim Robinson.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ex-ref on Mon 27 Jul 2020 18:26
I was adding information to your post highlighting that Alex Wharf has already enjoyed umpiring at International level and had played at that level.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 27 Jul 2020 19:26
My apologies ex-ref - it’s great to see members contributing to the cricket section!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ex-ref on Mon 27 Jul 2020 21:59
No apology needed....pity there is not more conversation around cricket
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Wed 29 Jul 2020 15:46
I assume the same Umpires will be used for the Pakistan Test Series next week, given that our International Panel Umpires (Messrs. Wharf, Saggers etc.) are all busy in Southampton until then.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 29 Jul 2020 15:54
I would imagine so - can't see any of our International Panel members being given a test debut at this stage!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ex-ref on Wed 29 Jul 2020 22:57
I, too, am presuming the same 3 umpires will be used. I'm interested in seeing who is 4th umpire for the first match as the 4 International Panel umpires are in Southampton the day before.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Thu 30 Jul 2020 08:01
I, too, am presuming the same 3 umpires will be used. I'm interested in seeing who is 4th umpire for the first match as the 4 International Panel umpires are in Southampton the day before.

Yes, I can't see any of them travelling from Southampton to Manchester overnight and I would imagine they'll have to join some sort of "bubble"?. I wonder if they'll use a very experienced ECB Umpire, e.g. Rob Bailey, Neil Hartley.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Thu 30 Jul 2020 08:57
I, too, am presuming the same 3 umpires will be used. I'm interested in seeing who is 4th umpire for the first match as the 4 International Panel umpires are in Southampton the day before.

Yes, I can't see any of them travelling from Southampton to Manchester overnight and I would imagine they'll have to join some sort of "bubble"?. I wonder if they'll use a very experienced ECB Umpire, e.g. Rob Bailey, Neil Hartley.

Who’s Neil Hartley? I assume you mean Peter Hartley!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: umpy on Thu 30 Jul 2020 13:19
I believe Steve O’Shaughnessy will be 4th Umpire for the 1st Test v Pakistan.
Martin Saggers and Mike Burns to be 4th for one Test each at the Ageas Bowl.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Thu 30 Jul 2020 14:04
I, too, am presuming the same 3 umpires will be used. I'm interested in seeing who is 4th umpire for the first match as the 4 International Panel umpires are in Southampton the day before.

Yes, I can't see any of them travelling from Southampton to Manchester overnight and I would imagine they'll have to join some sort of "bubble"?. I wonder if they'll use a very experienced ECB Umpire, e.g. Rob Bailey, Neil Hartley.

Who’s Neil Hartley? I assume you mean Peter Hartley!

Yes, indeed. I meant Peter Hartley. Dementia setting in, I think.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ex-ref on Thu 30 Jul 2020 23:07
Neil Hartley was a capable all-rounder who played for Yorkshire late 70s into 80s.

Peter Hartley played for Yorkshire in mid 80s, they might have played together at some time.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Fri 31 Jul 2020 08:19
Neil Hartley was a capable all-rounder who played for Yorkshire late 70s into 80s.

Peter Hartley played for Yorkshire in mid 80s, they might have played together at some time.

Yes, I remember them both in their playing days and that's where I got confused. I'm getting old!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 04 Aug 2020 12:00
According to the Wikipedia page for the series:

England v Pakistan Test Series

Referee - Chris Broad

1: Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough; TV: Michael Gough
2: Michael Gough and Richard Kettleborough; TV: Richard Illingworth
3: Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth; TV: Richard Kettleborough
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Tue 04 Aug 2020 17:52
According to the Wikipedia page for the series:

England v Pakistan Test Series

Referee - Chris Broad

1: Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough; TV: Michael Gough
2: Michael Gough and Richard Kettleborough; TV: Richard Illingworth
3: Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth; TV: Richard Kettleborough

The Reserve Umpires are as follows (Source: ESPN CricInfo)

1. Steve O'Shaughnessy
2. Martin Saggers
3. Mike Burns
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: SuffolkRef on Tue 04 Aug 2020 18:54
According to the Wikipedia page for the series:

England v Pakistan Test Series

Referee - Chris Broad

1: Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough; TV: Michael Gough
2: Michael Gough and Richard Kettleborough; TV: Richard Illingworth
3: Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth; TV: Richard Kettleborough

Given the current circumstances I suppose it was just a question of which test they would operate as the TV umpire.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: RCG on Tue 04 Aug 2020 19:06
Gough came out the hat first followed by Illingworth
Took them a great deal of time and throught to make these apoointnents 😏😋
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 04 Aug 2020 19:14
I think they actually did think about these appointments as they will each have stood in 2 tests at the Ageas Bowl and 2 tests at Old Trafford. It would’ve been far more interesting to appoint if we had more or less Elite Panel members!!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Wed 05 Aug 2020 11:59
I've just read on the Sky Cricket internet page that the experiment of the TV Umpire monitoring and calling front foot no-balls is being trialled in the current England v. Pakistan Test Series. It'll be interesting to see how it goes. It seemed to work OK in the recent England v. Ireland ODIs.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: JohnCoyle on Wed 05 Aug 2020 17:47
Neil Hartley was a capable all-rounder who played for Yorkshire late 70s into 80s.

Peter Hartley played for Yorkshire in mid 80s, they might have played together at some time.

I saw them playing together in an Under-25 game for Yorkshire. However Peter made his county debut for Warwickshire and then a few years later was re-signed by Yorkshire before moving to Hampshire. The two Hartleys may well have played together during Peter's second spell there.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: SuffolkRef on Tue 11 Aug 2020 15:41
It has happened then, Stuart Broad has been fined by the match referee for an offence that he has not contested.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: reflector on Tue 11 Aug 2020 16:48
I've just read on the Sky Cricket internet page that the experiment of the TV Umpire monitoring and calling front foot no-balls is being trialled in the current England v. Pakistan Test Series. It'll be interesting to see how it goes. It seemed to work OK in the recent England v. Ireland ODIs.
Interesting  that on one occasion, Illingworth forgot himself and called a no ball, giving half a signal  before he remembered.  Old habits die hard!   Generally it seemed to work OK but I was always told that the umpire needed to call them loud and clear to give the batsman a chance to slog the ball, knowing he wouldn't  be out but not possible with the TV umpire making the call.  I assume the 'free hit' on the next ball only applies in the limited overs games.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: greeny on Tue 11 Aug 2020 17:11
It has happened then, Stuart Broad has been fined by the match referee for an offence that he has not contested.

Fined by his own father!  Good to see that did not stop him from taking appropriate action.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 28 Aug 2020 09:13
As per cricinfo

England vs Pakistan T20 series

1st T20: Umpires-Alex Wharf & Mike Burns
2nd T20: Umpires-David Millns & Martin Saggers
3rd T20: Umpires-David Millns & Mike Burns

Match referee: Wayne Noon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:45
England V Australia T20 Series (Ageas Bowl, Southampton)

1st T20: Umpires- Martin Saggers and Alex Wharf, 3rd- David Millns, 4th- Mike Burns

2nd T20: Umpires- Mike Burns and David Millns, 3rd- Martin Saggers, 4th- Alex Wharf

3rd T20: Umpires- Martin Saggers and Alex Wharf, 3rd- David Millns, 4th- Mike Burns

Match Referee for the series: Chris Broad

Source: Cricinfo
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 08 Sep 2020 19:38
England v Australia ODI Series @ Old Trafford

Match Referee - Chris Broad

1: Richard Kettleborough & Michael Gough

2: Michael Gough & Richard Illingworth

3: Richard Illingworth & Richard Kettleborough

TV and 4th Umpires have not been confirmed on ICC website - I would assume that the non-standing elite official will take the role of TV umpire, but not sure about 4th
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Welshexref on Wed 09 Sep 2020 12:12
I'm sure you are right Mackem. Might even be the same 4th umpire for all 3 matches to keep 'the bubble' secure.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Wed 09 Sep 2020 16:21
I'm a little surprised they're using Elite Test Panel Umpires for ODIs. I would have thought they'd use the Umpires from the International Panel as they did with the International T20s. Logic suggests that all our English International Panel Umpires will ever officate is home International T20s, as they don't use neutral Umpires in those games, so officiating abroad won't be an option. How can they possibly progress to the Elite Panel if all they stand in is International T20s?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 09 Sep 2020 18:59
I believe the Mackem ref has slightly got the appointments wrong for the ODI series. As per the ICC website only one on-field umpire and the 3rd umpire for each game has been confirmed. So it’s still possible for the likes of Saggers and Wharf to be appointed on-field for this series.

See the link
https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/cricket/match-officials/umpire-appointments
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 09 Sep 2020 20:26
Completely misread that - thanks 2ndcity!!!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Thu 10 Sep 2020 08:14
I believe the Mackem ref has slightly got the appointments wrong for the ODI series. As per the ICC website only one on-field umpire and the 3rd umpire for each game has been confirmed. So it’s still possible for the likes of Saggers and Wharf to be appointed on-field for this series.

See the link
https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/cricket/match-officials/umpire-appointments

That makes sense. Thanks.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 11 Sep 2020 09:17
The full appointments for the England v Australia ODI series are as followed

1st ODI:
Umpires-Richard Kettleborough and David Millns
TV Umpire-Michael Gough
4th Umpire-Mike Burns

2nd ODI:
Umpires-Michael Gough and Martin Saggers
TV Umpire-Richard Illingworth
4th Umpire-David Millns

3rd ODI:
Umpires-Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf
TV Umpire-Richard Kettleborough
4th Umpire-Martin Saggers

Match referee for series: Chris Broad
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Mon 21 Sep 2020 18:58
21st September 2020

1st T20:

England Women V West Indies Women (Derbyshire)
Umpires: Mike Burns and Sue Redfern
Third Umpire: David Millns
Fourth Umpire: Graham Lloyd
Match Referee: Wayne Noon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 21 Oct 2020 09:12
Pakistan v Zimbabwe - Limited Overs Series

Match Referee - Muhammad Javed

ODI Series:

1: Aleem Dar & Ahsan Raza; TV - Asif Yaqoob
2: Aleem Dar & Asif Yaqoob; TV - Ahsan Raza
3: Aleem Dar & Rashid Riaz; TV - Ahsan Raza

T20I Series:

1: Aleem Dar & Asif Yaqoob; TV - TBC
2: Ahsan Raza & Rashid Riaz; TV -TBC
3: Aleem Dar & Ahsan Raza; TV - TBC
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 17 Nov 2020 13:17
New Zealand V West Indies

T20 Series:
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe
1: Chris Brown & Wayne Knights; TV - Shaun Haig
2: Chris Brown & Shaun Haug; TV - Wayne Knights
3: Shaun Haig & Wayne Knights; TV - Chris Brown

Test Series:
1st test: Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights (Test debut), TV Umpire- Chris Brown
2nd test: Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown (Test debut), TV Umpire- Wayne Knights
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

Australia v India


ODI Series:
1st ODI: Rod Tucker & Sam Nogajski, TV Umpire-Paul Reiffel
2nd ODI: Paul Reiffel & Gerard Abood, TV Umpire-Bruce Oxenford
3rd ODI: Bruce Oxenford & Paul Wilson, TV Umpire-Rod Tucker
Match Referee: David Boon

T20 Series:
1st T20: Shawn Craig & Rod Tucker, TV Umpire-Paul Wilson
2nd T20: Sam Nogajski & Paul Wilson, TV Umpire-Rod Tucker
3rd T20: Gerard Abood & Rod Tucker, TV Umpire-Paul Wilson
Match Referee: David Boon

Test Series
1st test: Paul Reiffel & Bruce Oxenford, TV Umpire-Rod Tucker
2nd test: Rod Tucker & Paul Reiffel, TV Umpire-Bruce Oxenford
3rd test: Bruce Oxenford & Rod Tucker, TV Umpire-Paul Reiffel
4th test: Paul Reiffel & Bruce Oxenford, TV Umpire-Rod Tucker
Match referee: David Boon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Tue 17 Nov 2020 17:58
New Zealand V West Indies

T20 Series:
Umpires: TBA
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

Test Series:
1st test: Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights (Test debut), TV Umpire- Chris Brown
2nd test: Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown (Test debut), TV Umpire- Wayne Knights
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

Australia v India


ODI Series:
1st ODI: Rod Tucker & TBA, TV Umpire-Paul Reiffel
2nd ODI: Paul Reiffel & TBA, TV Umpire-Bruce Oxenford
3rd ODI: Bruce Oxenford & TBA, TV Umpire-Rod Tucker
Match Referee: David Boon

T20 Series:
Umpires: TBA
Match Referee: David Boon

Test Series
1st test: Paul Reiffel & Bruce Oxenford, TV Umpire-Rod Tucker
2nd test: Rod Tucker & Paul Reiffel, TV Umpire-Bruce Oxenford
3rd test: Bruce Oxenford & Rod Tucker, TV Umpire-Paul Reiffel
4th test: Paul Reiffel & Bruce Oxenford, TV Umpire-Rod Tucker
Match referee: David Boon

Nice to see two NZ Test debutants, albeit in forced circumstances.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 17 Nov 2020 19:21
Indeed congratulations to both - they have always seemed decent umpires when I have watched them and I hope they seize their opportunity with both hands!

Incidentally, I was looking forward to watching the New Zealand cricket this winter, but I don’t seem to find anywhere that says if it will be broadcast in the UK. It is usually sky sports, but their website makes no mention of it - does anyone know?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Tue 17 Nov 2020 19:23
Indeed congratulations to both - they have always seemed decent umpires when I have watched them and I hope they seize their opportunity with both hands!

Incidentally, I was looking forward to watching the New Zealand cricket this winter, but I don’t seem to find anywhere that says if it will be broadcast in the UK. It is usually sky sports, but their website makes no mention of it - does anyone know?

Amazon have the rights to home NZ cricket this winter I’m afraid.....
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 17 Nov 2020 19:44
I thought Amazon only had the right in India? Not to worry if they have the UK too as I have Amazon anyway!!!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 22 Nov 2020 14:48
South Africa v England Limited Overs Series:

Match Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

T20 Series

1: Adrian Holdstock & Allahudien Paleker; TV - Bongani Jele; 4th - Shaun George
2: Adrian Holdstock & Shaun George; TV - Allahudien Paleker; 4th - Bongai Jele
3: Bongani Jele & Allahudien Paleker; TV - Adrian Holdstock; 4th - Shaun George

ODI Series:

1: Marais Erasmus & TBA; TV - Bongani Jele; 4th - TBA
2: Marais Erasmus & TBA; TV - Adrian Holdstock; 4th - TBA
3: Marais Erasmus & TBA; TV - Allahudien Paleker; 4th - TBA
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 26 Nov 2020 21:35
Some appointments updated with home-appointed umpires.

Shame there is still no sign of being able to watch NZ v WI here in the UK :-(
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: McKav on Fri 27 Nov 2020 08:44
Some appointments updated with home-appointed umpires.

Shame there is still no sign of being able to watch NZ v WI here in the UK :-(

The game is on the bet365 website but I think you need an account to watch.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 27 Nov 2020 12:21
Some appointments updated with home-appointed umpires.

Shame there is still no sign of being able to watch NZ v WI here in the UK :-(

It’s free to watch on YouTube on the official NZ cricket channel. Sorry I didn’t get that info to you earlier :(
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 03 Dec 2020 22:33
South Africa v England Limited Overs Series:

Match Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

T20 Series

1: Adrian Holdstock & Allahudien Paleker; TV - Bongani Jele; 4th - Shaun George
2: Adrian Holdstock & Shaun George; TV - Allahudien Paleker; 4th - Bongai Jele
3: Bongani Jele & Allahudien Paleker; TV - Adrian Holdstock; 4th - Shaun George

ODI Series:

1: Marais Erasmus & TBA; TV - Bongani Jele; 4th - TBA
2: Marais Erasmus & TBA; TV - Adrian Holdstock; 4th - TBA
3: Marais Erasmus & TBA; TV - Allahudien Paleker; 4th - TBA

Adrian Holdstock will be on field with Marais Erasmus for the 1st ODI, Allahudien Paleker will join Erasmus for the 2nd ODI, and Bongani Jele will join him for the 3rd ODI.

Surprised not to see Shaun George involved, as after Marais Erasmus he is South Africa’s most experienced international umpire.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 05 Dec 2020 13:05
I agree with regards to Shaun George. I reckon there could be one of 2 reasons for this:

1) As the most experienced, he will be joining Erasmus on field for plenty of test matches against Sri Lanka and then Australia (barring any further Covid disasters of course!)

2) It could be a similar situation to Johan Cloete a few years back. He seemed to get decent appointments as neutral umpire, went to a World Cup and seemed destined for the test arena but then suddenly disappeared from the scene. Maybe something like this might happen to George?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 22 Dec 2020 10:10
New Zealand v Pakistan Test Series

Referee - Jeff Crowe

1: Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights; TV- Chris Brown
2: Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown; TV- Wayne Knights

South Africa v Sri Lanka Test Series

Referee - Andy Pycroft

Both matches: Marais Erasmus & Adrian Holdstock; TV- Allahudien Paleker

Interesting to see Shaun George not involved in the SA series - a clear sign that he is no longer regarded top of the international panel in SA!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 25 Dec 2020 23:38
A change for the second test between Australia and India, Rod Tucker isn’t standing. Bruce Oxenford and Paul Reiffel are the on-field umpires, Paul Wilson is the TV umpire.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Thu 31 Dec 2020 10:43
A change for the second test between Australia and India, Rod Tucker isn’t standing. Bruce Oxenford and Paul Reiffel are the on-field umpires, Paul Wilson is the TV umpire.
My thoughts are with rod and his family.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 04 Jan 2021 14:37
Sri Lanka v England Test Series

Both tests: Kumar Dharmasena & Ruchira Palliyaguruge, TV Umpire-Lyndon Hannibal
Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 06 Jan 2021 18:01
Update for the 3rd Australia v India test match:

Referee - David Boon
On field - Paul Reiffel and Paul Wilson
TV Umpire - Bruce Oxenford
Reserve - Claire Polosak


Congratulations to Claire Polosak, becoming the first female to ever perform umpiring duties in a test match!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Badger on Wed 06 Jan 2021 19:12
Hope Rod Tucker is ok. Came off second test and now the third....
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 06 Jan 2021 19:38
I believe Rod’s mother sadly passed away recently hence his being replaced for the second test. I’m not sure if this test is for the same reason or travel restrictions relating to him returning home
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 07 Jan 2021 13:24
Rod Tucker also won’t be involved in the 4th Test, he was due to be TV Umpire.

The updated officials for the 4th test are as follows:
Umpires: Bruce Oxenford & Paul Wilson
TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel
Match Referee: David Boon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Thu 07 Jan 2021 18:29
I believe Rod’s mother sadly passed away recently hence his being replaced for the second test. I’m not sure if this test is for the same reason or travel restrictions relating to him returning home
You are correct mackem abt rod’s mother passing away, it was the day before the second test i believe.
As posted earlier in the thread thoughts with rod and his family.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Wollongong Ref on Fri 08 Jan 2021 02:52
With Paul Rieffel and Paul Wilson umpiring the third test, has there been another recent occurrence where two test players have umpired a test at the same time????
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 08 Jan 2021 08:14
With Paul Rieffel and Paul Wilson umpiring the third test, has there been another recent occurrence where two test players have umpired a test at the same time????

Yes, Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth and Kumar Dharmasena are current elite umpires who have played test cricket. So any Test umpired together by any of those three would fall into that category.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Fri 08 Jan 2021 10:28
With Paul Rieffel and Paul Wilson umpiring the third test, has there been another recent occurrence where two test players have umpired a test at the same time????

Yes, Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth and Kumar Dharmasena are current elite umpires who have played test cricket. So any Test umpired together by any of those three would fall into that category.

Paul "Blocker" Wilson played one test match for Oz, I think.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Fri 08 Jan 2021 11:58
With Paul Rieffel and Paul Wilson umpiring the third test, has there been another recent occurrence where two test players have umpired a test at the same time????

Yes, Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth and Kumar Dharmasena are current elite umpires who have played test cricket. So any Test umpired together by any of those three would fall into that category.

Paul Wilson played one test match for Oz, I think.
Yes he did he played one test for australia on the tour to india in march 1998.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 16 Jan 2021 09:41
Pakistan v South Africa Test Series

Both Tests: Aleem Dar & Ahsan Raza, TV Umpire-Asif Yaqoob
Match Referee: Muhammad Javed
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 16 Jan 2021 11:59
Congratulations to Ahsan Raza on becoming the 4th umpire to receive a test match debut thanks to Covid! Also, Muhammad Javed will become the first match referee to get a test match debut due to the pandemic.

It’s a great opportunity for officials to make the step up and show the ICC that they are ready to join the elite panel in the future. From what I have seen, Chris Brown of New Zealand looked more than comfortable as a test match official and I’m fairly confident Ahsan Raza will excel also!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 19 Jan 2021 13:54
Bangladesh v West Indies - ODI Series

Match Referee - Neeyamur Rashid Rahul

1: Sharfuddoula & Masudur Rahman; TV - Gazi Sohel
2: Sharfuddoula & Gazi Sohel; TV - Masudur Rahman
3: Sharfuddoula & Tanvir Ahmed; TV - Gazi Sohel

This series will mark ODI debuts on field for both Gazi Sohel and Tanvir Ahmed!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Thu 21 Jan 2021 11:03
The Fourth Test between Australia and India was Bruce Oxenford's final international match, as he is retiring from the Elite Panel in April. Certainly a fitting way to end a good umpiring career, being given the opportunity to umpire a series in his home country.

Simon Taufel mentioned it in TV coverage here in Australia, where he acts as an umpire analyst.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 21 Jan 2021 11:31
The Fourth Test between Australia and India was Bruce Oxenford's final international match, as he is retiring from the Elite Panel in April. Certainly a fitting way to end a good umpiring career, being given the opportunity to umpire a series in his home country.

Simon Taufel mentioned it in TV coverage here in Australia, where he acts as an umpire analyst.

Congratulations to Bruce on a distinguished career! I always found him a solid and dependable umpire.

I think I’m right in saying that Bruce Oxenford is currently the oldest umpire on the elite panel at 60 years old, so this announcement is not that surprising. I remember reading in Ian Gould’s autobiography how around 60 years old is the unofficial retirement age for elite umpires.

As for his replacement; I would suggest his on field partner in the Gabba test, Paul Wilson must be favourite to succeed him! From what I saw Wilson did well in the test matches he stood in.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 24 Jan 2021 09:52
Bangladesh v West Indies Test Series

Both Tests: Richard Illingworth (England) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh), TV Umpire- Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh)
Match Referee: Neeyamur Rashid Rahul (Bangladesh)

A test debut for Sharfuddoula, and interesting to see Richard Illingworth appointed in these Covid times. I’m assuming because Bangladesh have no test umpires, an exception was made for Illingworth to officiate.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Sun 24 Jan 2021 13:01
It will be interesting to see who the umpires are for the India V England tests. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think india have just 1 elite umpire now - will they use some of their international panel ones or will a couple of the England guys get a game?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Badger on Sun 24 Jan 2021 13:54
And the only Elite Umpire they have is very new to the role and only done a handful of test matches! Maybe we’ll see Mr Ravi as he’s still on their International Panel I believe and has stood in many Test Matches.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 24 Jan 2021 14:09
And the only Elite Umpire they have is very new to the role and only done a handful of test matches! Maybe we’ll see Mr Ravi as he’s still on their International Panel I believe and has stood in many Test Matches.

S Ravi isn’t on the International Panel. India have Nitin Menon on the Elite Panel, they also have C Shamshuddin on the International Panel who has been the neutral umpire in a few ODI series.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Sun 24 Jan 2021 15:25
And the only Elite Umpire they have is very new to the role and only done a handful of test matches! Maybe we’ll see Mr Ravi as he’s still on their International Panel I believe and has stood in many Test Matches.

S Ravi isn’t on the International Panel. India have Nitin Menon on the Elite Panel, they also have C Shamshuddin on the International Panel who has been the neutral umpire in a few ODI series.

Can’t use those two for all five games?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 24 Jan 2021 16:37
There are 4 Indians on the International Panel, Shamshuddin, Anil Chaudhary, Virender Sharma and KN Ananthapadmanabhan.  The latter 2 having been promoted last year and have little or no international experience.

As mentioned, India are represented by Nitin Menon on the Elite Panel. I’d imagine the test matches would be umpired mostly by Menon and Shamshuddin, with maybe Chaudhary getting a test match as he’s umpired a number of limited overs games in India.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ump101 on Mon 25 Jan 2021 14:32
Bangladesh v West Indies Test Series

Both Tests: Richard Illingworth (England) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh), TV Umpire- Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh)
Match Referee: Neeyamur Rashid Rahul (Bangladesh)

A test debut for Sharfuddoula, and interesting to see Richard Illingworth appointed in these Covid times. I’m assuming because Bangladesh have no test umpires, an exception was made for Illingworth to officiate.

This feels a strange appointment. Given Illingworth won't have officiated since August in the UK. Surely Gaffaney being in-season in his home country and with lesser COVID risks attached coming from NZ, would have been more logical. Perhaps he didn't want to go through NZ quarantine on return.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Mon 25 Jan 2021 14:58
Bangladesh v West Indies Test Series

Both Tests: Richard Illingworth (England) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh), TV Umpire- Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh)
Match Referee: Neeyamur Rashid Rahul (Bangladesh)

A test debut for Sharfuddoula, and interesting to see Richard Illingworth appointed in these Covid times. I’m assuming because Bangladesh have no test umpires, an exception was made for Illingworth to officiate.

This feels a strange appointment. Given Illingworth won't have officiated since August in the UK. Surely Gaffaney being in-season in his home country and with lesser COVID risks attached coming from NZ, would have been more logical. Perhaps he didn't want to go through NZ quarantine on return.

And the NZ home season still has some time to run, whereas - with snow on the ground in the UK - Richard Illingworth is probably glad to be somewhere warm!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 26 Jan 2021 18:53
The Fourth Test between Australia and India was Bruce Oxenford's final international match, as he is retiring from the Elite Panel in April. Certainly a fitting way to end a good umpiring career, being given the opportunity to umpire a series in his home country.

Simon Taufel mentioned it in TV coverage here in Australia, where he acts as an umpire analyst.

Congratulations to Bruce on an excellent career! I always thought him to be a steady pair of hands.

Potential replacements:

Ruchira Palliyaguruge & Paul Wilson - both have had Test Match experience pre-Covid and would presumably be near the top of the list. I persoanlly don't think either is particularly Elite Panel ready! I do think Palliyaguruge has done a decent job from what I have seen in the recent series, however I don't think either are ready for the step up.

Chirs Brown & Wayne Knights - Both made their debuts during New Zealand's home summer. Chris Brown looked very at home in the test match arena, Wayne Knights looked ok but further experience would be needed.

Adrian Holdstock - Another debutant, at the expense of Shaun George by the looks of things! I don't think he's particularly experienced currently and therefore wouldn't be my first chioce!

Ahsan Raza - Currently making his test debut and has vast experience in limited overs internationals. Selected to stand in Women's World T20 finalin front of 96,000 spectators and I reckon he would've made his test debut soon regardless of Covid-19.

Sharfuddoula - Another in the pipeline to make his debut, but again not experienced enugh for elite panel IMO.

Shaun George/Gregory Brathwaite - Neither has made their test debut as of yet, but both quite experienced. George seems to have fallen out of favour with CSA, similarly to Johan Cloete not so long ago, but always seems reliable. Brathwaite has umpired around the world and will possibly make his test debut soon with Sri Lanka scheduled to visit the Caribbean!


My choice - Ahsan Raza. Very experienced and always seems to be a solid performer. Pakistan only have 1 umpire so far, meaning it will diversify the panel further rather than a 3rd Aussie!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 26 Jan 2021 19:00
It will be interesting to see who the umpires are for the India V England tests. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think india have just 1 elite umpire now - will they use some of their international panel ones or will a couple of the England guys get a game?

It will be a very interesting set of appointments. Menon isn't very experienced and 4 test matches on the trot will be heavy going. Shamshuddin is vastly experienced in limited overs and will be ready to make the step up, with Chaudhary also quite experienced with a chance to stand in a match. Sharma and Anandanathapab (sp) are far too inexperienced and will definitely not be considered for this series.

With the appointment of Illingworth as a neutral umpire in Bangladesh, I wonder if it is about to open the door to further neutral appointments. Many players/coaches have called for their return and International Cricket is really starting to pick up again around the world. The forthcoming series is vitally important in terms of WTC points so I do think it would be a mistake to appoint Menon to all 4 matches and rely too heavily on Shamshuddin and Chaudhary. The choices are either to welcome Ravi back into international cricket as he has TM experience, or to ask neutral umpires to travel. Perhaps Dharmasena and Palliyaguruge could follow the England team from Sri Lanka? Maybe Gough/Kettleborough could be asked to travel from England. No idea what the ICC will do, but it will be very interesting to see!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Thu 28 Jan 2021 08:09
India V England

1st Test
Umpires: Nitin Menon and Anil Chaudhary
Third Umpire: Chettithody Shamshuddin
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath

2nd Test
Umpires: Nitin Menon and Virender Sharma
Third Umpire: Anil Chaudhary
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath

Test 3 and 4 to be confirmed

Test match debuts for Chaudhary and Sharma. Sharma has only ever umpired in two ODI’s and one T20 international before this so this is a big step up for him.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 28 Jan 2021 10:26
I am very surprised that Sharma has been given a test match debut. This would also suggest that it will be Indian umpires only umpiring the tests and no neutral umpires will be involved.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 28 Jan 2021 10:40
Sharma is obviously very highly thought of! I really hope it goes well for him and Chaudhary. I wonder if they might consider Chaudhary and Shamshuddin together to give Menon a rest depending on how the first 2 tests go!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Thu 28 Jan 2021 12:39
I do think it’s good and wise given the circumstances to see the non elite umpires get experience in test matches at the moment. However to play devils advocate, Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth travelled out to Dubai for the IPL and now Alex Wharf and others have travelled to Dubai for the T10 league.
Surely a Test series of the magnitude of India v England should have international umpires instead of these franchise limited over tournaments.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Fri 29 Jan 2021 11:57
I do think it’s good and wise given the circumstances to see the non elite umpires get experience in test matches at the moment. However to play devils advocate, Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth travelled out to Dubai for the IPL and now Alex Wharf and others have travelled to Dubai for the T10 league.
Surely a Test series of the magnitude of India v England should have international umpires instead of these franchise limited over tournaments.

The Umpires for the T10 league in Dubai have so far been from England and Sri Lanka. Interestingly, Ian Gould is a Match Referee for this tournament. I wonder if he has now retired from the County Umpires list and will now be one of the ECB’s Cricket Liasion Officers/Referee?

England:
Alex Wharf
Nigel Llong
Billy Taylor
Paul Baldwin

Sri Lanka:
Lyndon Hannibal
Ranamore Martinez

Match Referee’s both from England:
Ian Gould
Chris Broad
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 13 Feb 2021 12:14
A bit of nightmare for Anil Chaudhary in the TV umpires chair today.

First of all the Rohit Sharma stumping, for me there was nothing behind the line. Having said that it was extremely close, can somewhat forgive Chaudhary for giving him not out on that occasion.

However the Rahane catch, well what a shocking decision. Inexplicable for him not to follow the footage all the way through, if he had he would have seen it clearly came off Rahane’s glove and he would have been out.

Fortunately for England, both decisions weren’t that costly as both batsmen were dismissed soon after.

Unfortunately with home umpires, accusations of bias will come in regarding these decisions. It’s a shame I thought Chaudhary had a reasonable test debut on field in the first test, and Nitin Menon was outstanding in the first test match. Menon also let himself down today with poor decision to give Pant out caught behind, when there was clear daylight between bat and ball.

Hopefully just a one off bad day at the office for the umpires today!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TVOS on Sat 13 Feb 2021 15:16
A bit of nightmare for Anil Chaudhary in the TV umpires chair today.

First of all the Rohit Sharma stumping, for me there was nothing behind the line. Having said that it was extremely close, can somewhat forgive Chaudhary for giving him not out on that occasion.

However the Rahane catch, well what a shocking decision. Inexplicable for him not to follow the footage all the way through, if he had he would have seen it clearly came off Rahane’s glove and he would have been out.

Fortunately for England, both decisions weren’t that costly as both batsmen were dismissed soon after.

Unfortunately with home umpires, accusations of bias will come in regarding these decisions. It’s a shame I thought Chaudhary had a reasonable test debut on field in the first test, and Nitin Menon was outstanding in the first test match. Menon also let himself down today with poor decision to give Pant out caught behind, when there was clear daylight between bat and ball.

Hopefully just a one off bad day at the office for the umpires today!


I heard a rumour Lee Mason was the TV umpire...
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Sat 13 Feb 2021 18:33
I have to say the surface for the second test is a disgrace.
It’s so disappointing that the reputation of test cricket hits the floor when groundstaff are allowed to prepare sub standard wickets.
The deliveries shouldn’t be turning square from ball 1!

As for the tv umpiring today... what a shambles.

A poor day for Indian cricket aside from the score!


Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Toprefm on Sun 14 Feb 2021 11:02
More poor umpiring today. Can someone explain how Rohit played a shot there. Thought Joe Root was going to explode when umpire said he had??
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Sun 14 Feb 2021 13:09
More poor umpiring today. Can someone explain how Rohit played a shot there. Thought Joe Root was going to explode when umpire said he had??

Umpires have been dreadful in this test. Inexperience coming through
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 14 Feb 2021 14:49
Appointments haven’t been announced yet for the next 2 test matches, I wonder if there’s a chance of neutral umpires being appointed?

I read that Illingworth or Gough are off to the PSL, Gaffaney and Reiffel went to the IPL last year. Surely if umpires can travel to domestic tournaments they can travel for such a high profile series? The problem isn’t that Menon, Chaudhary etc are from India, its that they hardly have any experience.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 16 Feb 2021 14:21
I haven’t actually seen any of the second test, so can’t particularly comment however, I thought Menon and Chaudhary were superb in match 1. It’s a shame to hear the team have had a challenging match in game 2.

The rest of the series poses some intriguing questions. If the plan is to appoint Indian umpires to all tests, I think it would be really unfair on Menon to have him stand in 4 back-to-back tests matches. Even umpires more experienced than he would find that incredibly challenging. If so, which two Indian umpires could stand together? Chaudhary and Shamshuddin? Or was it always the intention to have a neutral umpire in place for matches 3 & 4? If so, why not matches 1 & 2?

And to add further fuel on the fire, how the hell can neutral umpires travel for franchise leagues but not test cricket!?! Test cricket should be the pinnacle of the game, and I can see no reason for teams of umpires to travel staying in their own bubble. The officials during England’s home summer stayed in the bubble throughout the series. How is that different to elite panel umpires travelling and staying in a bubble? All very bizarre, especially when Illingworth was allowed to travel to Bangladesh!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Thu 18 Feb 2021 08:08
India V England

3rd Test
Umpires: Nitin Menon and Anil Chaudhary
Third Umpire: Chettithody Shamshuddin
Fourth Umpire: K N Ananthapadmanabhan
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath

4th Test
Umpires: Nitin Menon and Virender Sharma
Third Umpire: Anil Chaudhary
Fourth Umpire: Chettithody Shamshuddin
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 18 Feb 2021 08:17
Interesting! I think it’s a mistake having an umpire stand in 4 tests back to back under such pressure, here’s hoping Menon can deal with it, especially as it sounds like he didn’t have the best of games in match 2. Chaudhary deserves another on field appointment as he was good in the first match. Strange that Shamshuddin, the most experienced of India’s international panel doesn’t get a game? Similar happened in South Africa with Shaun George. Obviously the ICC has no plans for them going forward!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 18 Feb 2021 08:23
I too think it’s a mistake giving Menon all 4 test matches. It seems like the ICC want at least one elite umpire in every test match and won’t deviate from that!

It’s also been confirmed that Menon will be the on-field umpire in all three ODIs. However, his partner for each game is yet to be confirmed.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 18 Feb 2021 09:27
Here’s hoping the BCCI have common sense and let him have the T20 series off!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Toprefm on Fri 19 Feb 2021 11:10
Seems the Indian Captain ahs got away with his dreadful behavior after Root given not out. Unless someone knows different
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 19 Feb 2021 13:20
New Zealand v Australia - T20I Series

Referee - Jeff Crowe

22nd February 2021 - Christchurch

On field - Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown
TV - Wayne Knights
Reserve - Shaun Haig

25th February 2021 - Dunedin

On field -Chris Gaffaney & Shaun Haig
TV - Chris Brown
Reserve - Wayne Knights

3rd March 2021 - Wellington

On field -Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights
TV - Shaun Haig
Reserve - Chris Brown

5th March 2021 - Auckland

On field -Wayne Knights & Chris Brown
TV - Chris Gaffaney
Reserve - Shaun Haig

7th March 2021 - Mount Maunganui

On field - Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights
TV - Shaun Haig
Reserve - Chris Brown

New Zealand v Bangladesh ODI Series

Referee - Jeff Crowe

20th March 2021 - Dunedin

On field -Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown
TV - Wayne Knights
Reserve - Shaun Haig

23rd March 2021 - Christchurch

On field -Chris Brown & Wayne Knights
TV - Chris Gaffaney
Reserve - Shaun Haig

26th March 2021 - Basin Reserve

On field -Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights
TV - Chris Brown
Reserve - Shaun Haig

New Zealand v Bangladesh - T20I Series

Referee - Jeff Crowe

28th March 2021 - Hamilton

On field -Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown
TV - Wayne Knights
Reserve - Shaun Haig

30th March 2021 - Napier

On field -Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown
TV - Wayne Knights
Reserve - Shaun Haig

1st April 2021 - Auckland

On field -Wayne Knights & Shaun Haig
TV - Chris Gaffaney
Reserve - Chirs Brown
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Sat 20 Feb 2021 06:25
I am also confused that Shamshuddin has not been appointed on field for one of the remaining Test matches. He was appointed to a number of neutral ODIs a couple of years ago, and is more experienced than the other IUP members for India. I thought he'd get a Test rather than the inexperienced Sharma getting another. Definitely seems out of favour.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: BabyRef on Thu 25 Feb 2021 22:34
Thought the on-field umpires were good in 3rd test (as short as it was!) - got some very tight calls correct

Chaudry seems to be a better on-field umpire than a third umpire!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Thu 25 Feb 2021 23:42
Thought the on-field umpires were good in 3rd test (as short as it was!) - got some very tight calls correct

Chaudry seems to be a better on-field umpire than a third umpire!

A shame the surface was diabolical...

Root has the best five for bowling figures for an English bowler in history... jumping ahead of the likes of Willis and Botham!

No doubt the ICC will do diddly squat about punishing India for preparing a sub standard surface, not to mention that it has now ruined my weekend entertainment when I’m on annual leave this week!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ref Watcher on Fri 26 Feb 2021 09:25
Chaudry seems to be a better on-field umpire than a third umpire!
Possibly because of a lack of experience as a TV umpire in the first class game.  I wonder how much training the TV umpires for this series have received in comparison to their elite colleagues after being parachuted into the role at the last minute.  Perhaps it would have been better for the Indian international panel umpires, who have vast experience of umpiring in Indian conditions, to do the on-field job which they have done more than adequately in trying circumstances by and large, with the elite umpire in front of the TV monitor.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 28 Feb 2021 16:55
West Indies v Sri Lanka

ODI Series
1st ODI: Joel Wilson & TBC, TV umpire: Nigel Duguid
2nd & 3rd ODI: Joel Wilson & TBC, TV umpire: Gregory Brathwaite

Test Match Series
Both tests: Joel Wilson & Gregory Brathwaite (Test Match Debut), TV umpire: Nigel Duguid

Match referee for all: Richie Richardson


Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 28 Feb 2021 17:55
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Test Series (Abu Dhabi)

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

On field - Aleem Dar (Pakistan) and Ahmed Shab Pakteen (Afghanistan)
Tv - Ahmed Shah Durrani (Afghanistan)

T20 series

Referee - Hamlin Talwar (Afghanistan)

On field -  TBC

Congratulations to Pakteen on becoming the first ever afghan to umpire a test match. Couldn’t ask for a more experienced team than Madugalle and Dar, although it once again questions the non-neutral approach!

Also, congratulations to Brathwaite. He’s another umpire who I think the ICC has an eye on for future elite status so here’s hoping this goes well for him!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 28 Feb 2021 18:01
I think ICC policy is clear now. If non of the home umpires are on the elite panel, they’ll appoint a neutral elite umpire.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 28 Feb 2021 18:34
I wonder when they will revert to neutral umpires - surely by the English summer? I still can’t accept how neutral officials can be in T20 leagues and certain test matches but not others! I’m sure officials could travel in small teams to officiate these matches within the bubble, especially now international cricket is fairly close to a normal schedule
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 01 Mar 2021 08:16
I’m sure umpires travelling for T20 leagues has something to do with the pay checks they receive!!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 12 Mar 2021 09:29
India v England

1st T20
Umpires: KN Ananthapadmanabhan (International debut) & Nitin Menon
TV Umpire: Virender Sharma
Reserve Umpire: Anil Chaudhary
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Fri 12 Mar 2021 15:16
India v England

1st T20
Umpires: KN Ananthapadmanabhan (International debut) & Nitin Menon
TV Umpire: C Shamshuddin
Reserve Umpire: Virender Sharma
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath

I wonder if his international debut has been delayed extensively as nobody can pronounce his name? 😂
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Fri 12 Mar 2021 18:27
India v England

1st T20
Umpires: KN Ananthapadmanabhan (International debut) & Nitin Menon
TV Umpire: C Shamshuddin
Reserve Umpire: Virender Sharma
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath

I wonder if his international debut has been delayed extensively as nobody can pronounce his name? 😂

Or Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan!!

Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: RCG on Fri 12 Mar 2021 19:09
Venkat to his mates 😆
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 14 Mar 2021 13:34
Chaudhary & Ananthapadmanabhan are the on-field umpires for the India v England 2nd T20.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 16 Mar 2021 13:49
India v England 3rd T20
Umpires: Virender Sharma & Anil Chaudhary
TV Umpire: Nitin Menon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Thu 18 Mar 2021 13:22
India V England 4th T20

Umpires: KN Ananthapadmanabhan and Nitin Menon
Third Umpire: Virender Sharma
Reserve Umpire: Anil Chaudhary
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 18 Mar 2021 13:50
Unless his absence is Covid related etc, Shamshuddin must be really out of favour!

I also thought Menon would be rested for this series, clearly not!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 18 Mar 2021 18:34
I was starting to wonder if we’ll see Shamshuddin at all too!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 20 Mar 2021 11:21
Congratulations to Aleem Dar who is standing on field for the 400th time in an international match today in the T20I between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. What an amazing achievement!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: DBLTFC on Sat 20 Mar 2021 11:46
The pitches for tests 2 and 3 have been designated "average" and not "below average" or "poor" as to what I expected.

That is a joke of a decision by Srinath.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 20 Mar 2021 13:38
Menon & Chaudhary on-field for the final T20.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 23 Mar 2021 08:19
India v England
1st ODI
Umpires: KN Ananthapadmanabhan & Nitin Menon
TV Umpire: Anil Chaudhary
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 24 Mar 2021 10:46
India v England

2nd ODI
Umpires: Nitin Menon & Virender Sharma
TV Umpire: Anil Chaudhary
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath

3rd ODI
Umpire: Nitin Menon & Anil Chaudhary
3rd Umpire: Virender Sharma
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Wed 24 Mar 2021 11:01
Nitin Menon has been very highly used in this series - on-field for all four test matches (**) all three ODIs and a couple of T20Is.  Has any player been so busy across these games?

** - At least the third and fourth tests were completed quick enough!!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 27 Mar 2021 09:32
South Africa vs Pakistan ODI Series

1st ODI: Marais Erasmus & Adrian Holdstock, TV Umpire- Allahudien Palekar
2nd ODI: Marais Erasmus & Allahudien Palekar, TV Umpire- Adrian Holdstock
3rd ODI: Marais Erasmus & Bongani Jele, TV Umpire- Adrian Holdstock
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 29 Mar 2021 10:38
It’s been confirmed that crickets Covid regulations will stay in place until at least July. So for at least part of the English summer, home umpires will still be used. So I’d assume the test championship final starting on 18th June at the Ageas bowl will have an all English officiating team.

There’s the possibility that for the England v India tests later in the summer, we could get neutral umpires.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 29 Mar 2021 20:25
Thanks for the update - by default the English umpires will likely get the final! Hopefully Gough will be rewarded for his performances this summer!

I am hoping that neutral umpires will return soon - the appointments are a bit too predictable without them!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 09 Apr 2021 14:22
South Africa v Pakistan - T20I Series

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1: Adrian Holdstock & Allahudien Paleker; TV - Bongani Jele
2: Adrian Holdstock & Bongani Jele; TV - Shaun George
3: Allahudien Paleker & Bongani Jele; TV - Adrian Holdstock
4: Adrian Holdstock & Shaun George; TV - Allahudien Paleker
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 15 Apr 2021 15:24
Zimbabwe v Pakistan

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

T20I Series:

1: TBC & TBC; TV - TBC
2: TBC & TBC; TV - TBC
3: TBC & TBC; TV - TBC

Test Series:

1: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe); TV - TBC
2: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe); TV - TBC

Sri Lanks v Bangladesh Test Series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & TBC; TV - TBC
2: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & TBC; TV - TBC


Congratulations to Langton Rusere on making his test debut. I get the feeling the ICC may have big plans for him in the future given his age!

As for the Sri Lanka series, I am unsure why Dharmasena's partner is still TBC as I would assume it will be Ruchira Palliyaguruge!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 19 Apr 2021 17:28
Zimbabwe v Pakistan

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

T20I Series:

1: TBC & TBC; TV - TBC
2: TBC & TBC; TV - TBC
3: TBC & TBC; TV - TBC

Test Series:

1: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe); TV - TBC
2: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe); TV - TBC

Sri Lanks v Bangladesh Test Series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & TBC; TV - TBC
2: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & TBC; TV - TBC


Congratulations to Langton Rusere on making his test debut. I get the feeling the ICC may have big plans for him in the future given his age!

As for the Sri Lanka series, I am unsure why Dharmasena's partner is still TBC as I would assume it will be Ruchira Palliyaguruge!

It’s been confirmed Dharmasena’s partner for both tests will be Palliyaguruge.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 16 May 2021 16:38
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka ODI Series

Referee - Neeyamur Rahul (Bangladesh)

1: Sharfuddoula (BAN) & TBC; TV - Gazi Sohel (BAN)
2: Sharfuddoula (BAN) & TBC; TV - Masudur Rahman (BAN)
3: Sharfuddoula (BAN) & TBC; TV - Gazi Sohel (BAN)

Netherlands v Scotland ODI Series

Referee - David Jukes (England)

1: Rizwan Akram (NED) & TBC; TV - TBC
2: Adriaan van den Dries (NED) & TBC; TV - TBC
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 26 May 2021 19:54
England v New Zealand

1st test: Richard Kettleborough & Michael Gough, TV Umpire-Richard Illingworth
2nd test: Richard Illingworth & Richard Kettleborough, TV Umpire-Michael Gough
Match Referee: Chris Broad
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 28 May 2021 20:31
Netherlands v Ireland ODI Super League Series

Referee - David Jules (England)

Neutral Umpire - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Sat 29 May 2021 13:19
Netherlands v Ireland ODI Super League Series

Referee - David Jules (England)

Neutral Umpire - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)

Would it not be more appropriate to designate Adrian Holdstock as the "non-local" umpire?  Calling him "neutral" does tend to suggest that the local umpires appointed are not neutral.  We do all know that is not the case but for the uneducated ......?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 30 May 2021 08:52
That’s a very true point - in future I’ll just refer to them as on field umpire!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Tue 01 Jun 2021 09:00
England v New Zealand

1st test: Richard Kettleborough & Michael Gough, TV Umpire-Richard Illingworth
2nd test: Richard Illingworth & Richard Kettleborough, TV Umpire-Michael Gough
Match Referee: Chris Broad

No surprises there. If there's still a requirement for English Umpires in August v. India due to Covid, hopefully, Messrs. Wharf, Saggers, Millns and Burns might be given a Test debut, given that it's a 5 match series. It would be nice to think that maybe (just maybe!) by August, we might even be able to return to having Umpires and Referees from other countries.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 03 Jun 2021 17:17
West Indies vs South Africa

Both tests
Umpires: Joel Wilson & Gregory Brathwaite, TV Umpire-Leslie Reifer
Match Referee: Richie Richardson
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Thu 03 Jun 2021 17:56
Netherlands v Ireland ODI Super League Series

Referee - David Jules (England)

Neutral Umpire - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)

Should that be Jukes?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ref Fan on Mon 07 Jun 2021 13:26
Was it the usually very reliable Michael Gough that had 3 decisions overturned on the one day in the first NZ test?  What was the final count on decisions that were changed?

One of the most bizarre decisions was one given as 4 byes and not 4 wides.  Yes, the ball continued to swing away but it was surely a wide when it passed the batsman.  Don't think the wicket keeper, who hadn't a hope of reaching it, would have been too pleased.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: greeny on Tue 08 Jun 2021 05:42
Gough had 2 decisions overturned, Kettleborough had 3 decisions overturned.  It should've been more but England ran out of reviews.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 08 Jun 2021 08:22
World Test Championship Final-India v New Zealand

Umpires: Michael Gough & Richard Illingworth
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
Reserve Umpire: Alex Wharf
Match Referee: Chris Broad
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Wed 09 Jun 2021 07:29
Well done to all. Even though he has not been part of the Elite Panel for too long, Michael Gough has established himself as a fantastic umpire. I would consider him to be the best in the world right now. I am sure that it is the first of many ICC finals for him!

I also consider Illingworth to be a safe pair of hands.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 23 Jun 2021 09:52
England v Sri Lanka T20 Series

1st T20
Umpires: David Millns & Martin Saggers
TV Umpire: Mike Burns
Reserve Umpire: Sue Redfern

2nd T20
Umpires: Mike Burns & Alex Wharf
TV Umpire: Martin Saggers
Reserve Umpire: David Millns

3rd T20
Umpires: Martin Saggers & Alex Wharf
TV Umpire: David Millns
Reserve Umpire: Mike Burns

Match Referee for Series: Phil Whitticase
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 24 Jun 2021 07:20
England v Sri Lanka ODI series

Referee - Chris Broad

1: Michael Gough & TBC; TV - Richard Kettleborough
2: Richard Kettleborough & TBC; TV - Michael Gough
3: Michael Gough & TBC; TV - Richard Kettleborough
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 26 Jun 2021 20:34
West Indies v South Africa T20I series

Match Referee - Richie Richardson

1: Patrick Gustard & Leslie Reifer; TV - Nigel Duguid
2: Gregory Brathwaite & Nigel Duguid; TV - Joel Wilson
3: Nigel Duguid & Joel Wilson; TV - Patrick Gustard
4: Patrick Gustard & Leslie Reifer; TV - Gregory Brathwaite
5: Gregory Brathwaite & Joel Wilson; TV - Leslie Reifer
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 27 Jun 2021 16:30
The ECB have just released a statement stating that Phil Whitticase, match referee for the England-Sri Lanka T20I series has tested positive for Covid-19 - he is asymptomatic and is reported as being well.

However, 5 match officials (we can assume Burns, Wharf, Millns and Saggers - not sure who else unless Redfern?) will now have to isolate until July 7th. Alternative officials will now have to be appointed ahead of the ODI series.

Question is who? Richard Illingworth wasn’t appointed in the first place which suggests he’s unavailable. Could we see Gough & Kettleborough on field for all and either Llong or Gould take up the duties?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 28 Jun 2021 12:20
According to cricinfo, Tim Robinson and Rob Bailey are the replacement officials. Robinson will be on field with Gough for ODI 1 and 3; with Bailey and Kettleborough on field for ODI 2.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Mon 28 Jun 2021 14:11
Bailey and Robinson return to the international arena, albeit in forced circumstances! Probably a good choice given their international experience.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 04 Jul 2021 11:02
David Millns & Michael Gough are on-field for the 3rd ODI between England & Sri Lanka.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Wed 07 Jul 2021 19:35
England V Pakistan ODI Series

1st ODI
Sophia Gardens (Cardiff)
Umpires: Richard Kettleborough and Alex Wharf
Third Umpire: Richard Illingworth
4th Umpire: David Millns
Match Referee: Chris Broad

2nd ODI
Lord’s
Umpires: Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf
Third Umpire: Michael Gough
4th Umpire: David Millns
Match Referee: Chris Broad

3rd ODI
Edgbaston
Umpires: Richard Illingworth and David Millns
Third Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
Fourth Umpire: Martin Saggers
Match Referee: Chris Broad

England V Pakistan T20 Series

1st T20
Trent Bridge
Umpires: David Millns and Martin Saggers
Third Umpire: Alex Wharf
Fourth Umpire: Steve O’Shaughnessy
Match Referee: Wayne Noon

2nd T20
Headingley
Umpires: Martin Saggers and Alex Wharf
Third Umpire: David Millns
Fourth Umpire: Steve O’Shaughnessy
Match Referee: Wayne Noon

3rd T20
Old Trafford
Umpires: David Millns and Alex Wharf
Third Umpire: Martin Saggers
Fourth Umpire: Steve O’Shaughnessy
Match Referee: Wayne Noon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Badger on Fri 16 Jul 2021 14:18
Where’s Mike Burns? Thought he’d be on some of the matches….
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 25 Jul 2021 11:21
Joel Wilson didn’t have the greatest of games in the  2nd ODI between Windies abs Australia - 5 decisions challenged, 4 overturned, 1 only just an umpire’s call!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: umpy on Sun 25 Jul 2021 20:20
Where’s Mike Burns? Thought he’d be on some of the matches….
In hospital having his apendix out.
Should be back in action soon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Sun 01 Aug 2021 10:58
England Vs India Test Series

Test 1 (Trent Bridge)
Umpires: Michael Gough and Richard Kettleborough
Third Umpire: Richard Illingworth
Fourth Umpire: David Millns
Match Referee: Chris Broad

Test 2 (Lord’s)
Umpires: Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth
Third Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
Fourth Umpire: Alex Wharf
Match Referee: Chris Broad

Test 3 (Headingley)
Umpires: Richard Kettleborough and Alex Wharf
Third Umpire: Richard Illingworth
Fourth Umpire: Martin Saggers
Match Referee: Chris Broad

Test 4 (The Oval)
Umpires: Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf
Third Umpire: Michael Gough
Fourth Umpire: Mike Burns
Match Referee: Chris Broad

Test 5 (Old Trafford)
Umpires: Michael Gough and Richard Kettleborough
Third Umpire: Alex Wharf
Fourth Umpire: David Millns
Match Referee: Chris Broad
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 01 Aug 2021 19:31
Many congratulations to Alex Wharf on his scheduled test debut - hope all goes well! Hopefully next summer umpires will be travelling again.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Sun 01 Aug 2021 20:38
Many congratulations to Alex Wharf on his scheduled test debut - hope all goes well! Hopefully next summer umpires will be travelling again.

The fact that he is involved in 4 out of the 5 games would suggest he is clearly seen as top of the pecking order behind Gough, Illingworth and Kettleborough
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 27 Aug 2021 15:47
Ireland v Zimbabwe T20I Series

All officials from Ireland

Match Referee - Kevin Gallagher

27th August 2021

On field - Paul Reynolds and Roly Black
TV - Mark Hawthrone
Reserve - Alan Neill

29th August 2021

On field - Mark Hawthorne & Alan Neill
TV - Roly Black
Reserve - Paul Reynolds

1st September 2021

On field - Roly Black & Alan Neill
TV - Paul Reynolds
Reserve - Mark Hawthorne

2nd September 2021

On field - Mark Hawthorne & Paul Reynolds
TV - Roly Black
Reserve - Alan Neill

4th September 2021

On field -
TV -
Reserve -
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 03 Sep 2021 19:09
Watching the test match and I am simply appalled that Jarvo69 has managed to get onto the field of play for the last 3 games. How has he:

a) been allowed entry - surely the first pitch invasion should have led to a substantial ban.

b) once in the ground, been allowed to gain access to the pitch at 3 separate venues.

Shocking from security services to put the players in such danger! I hope the book is thrown at him!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Fri 03 Sep 2021 19:38
Watching the test match and I am simply appalled that Jarvo69 has managed to get onto the field of play for the last 3 games. How has he:

a) been allowed entry - surely the first pitch invasion should have led to a substantial ban.

b) once in the ground, been allowed to gain access to the pitch at 3 separate venues.

Shocking from security services to put the players in such danger! I hope the book is thrown at him!

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing when I saw him today. Surely the security teams would have been briefed about Jarvo today given his previous form. They should have been shown the previous videos so they could have prepared.

I saw he dresses up like an old person until he runs on the pitch so no one notices him.

I just read he’s been arrested. The police are treating his collision with Bairstow as assault.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Fri 10 Sep 2021 09:54
Fifth test forfeited by India due to corona.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Fri 10 Sep 2021 10:11
Fifth test forfeited by India due to corona.
England’s best performance of the series 🤪
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Fri 10 Sep 2021 10:40
Fifth test forfeited by India due to corona.

I would not be surprised if this ends up not being an India forfeit.  Money talks and the BCCI has loads of it.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ref Fan on Fri 10 Sep 2021 11:29
There was talk of the Test being carried forward into next summer when the Indians are here for a T20/ODI series, including Old Trafford.
Whether a 5 day Test can be fitted in I'm not sure.

Just to cancel today's Test would seem unfair on England, and there have been suggestions (partly denied) that India were more concerned about being covid free for the start of the IPL given the short interval between.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Fri 10 Sep 2021 14:39
There was talk of the Test being carried forward into next summer when the Indians are here for a T20/ODI series, including Old Trafford.
Whether a 5 day Test can be fitted in I'm not sure.

Just to cancel today's Test would seem unfair on England, and there have been suggestions (partly denied) that India were more concerned about being covid free for the start of the IPL given the short interval between.

They may have denied it but I think there will be strong suspicion that this is the main reason.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Fri 10 Sep 2021 14:53
Fifth test forfeited by India due to corona.

I would not be surprised if this ends up not being an India forfeit.  Money talks and the BCCI has loads of it.

If this isn’t an Indian forfeit then it’s completely and utterly disgraceful.

If the reason for the forfeiture is the IPL and them wanting to avoid players self isolating during the IPL at the sacrifice of test cricket then India should be banned and/or thrown out of the test nations league system.

Unfortunately, the ICC won’t have the courage or audacity to take on the BCCI.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 10 Sep 2021 18:11
If it is a forfeit, then I think England should forfeit the 3 match ODI series v South Africa that they walked away from in December. It has to be consistent.

I personally 100% believe this is due to the IPL but that’s never going to be admitted in the public domain. Feel sorry for the thousands of fans who had bought tickets for what would have been an enthralling encounter!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: RCG on Fri 10 Sep 2021 19:33
Can see similar happening with the World 12s rugby.
We get told elite players need rest, we play too much but if the money is good they would play all year.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Fri 19 Nov 2021 04:12
India v New Zealand Test series:

First Test:
ON-FIELD: Nitin Menon (India) and Virender Sharma (India)
THIRD: Anil Chaudhary (India)

Second Test:
ON-FIELD: Nitin Menon (India) and Anil Chaudhary (India)
THIRD: Virender Sharma (India)

MATCH REFEREE: Javagal Srinath (India)

Bangladesh v Pakistan Test series:

First & Second Tests:
ON-FIELD: Michael Gough (England) and Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
THIRD: Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh)

MATCH REFEREE: Neeyamur Rahul (Bangladesh)

Sri Lanka v West Indies Test series:

First Test:
ON-FIELD: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Ruchira Pallyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
THIRD: Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka)

Second Test:
ON-FIELD: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Ruchira Pallyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
THIRD: Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) 

MATCH REFEREE: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

These appointments seem to suggest that Australian umpires will officiate in The Ashes. I expect Reiffel, Tucker and Paul Wilson to umpire this series, but three umpires is very few for a five Test series. Perhaps Sam Nogajski will make his Test debut, or they may bring in someone like Gaffaney from NZ.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Fri 19 Nov 2021 07:40
India v New Zealand Test series:

First Test:
ON-FIELD: Nitin Menon (India) and Virender Sharma (India)
THIRD: Anil Chaudhary (India)

Second Test:
ON-FIELD: Nitin Menon (India) and Anil Chaudhary (India)
THIRD: Anil Chaudhary (India)

MATCH REFEREE: Javagal Srinath (India)

Bangladesh v Pakistan Test series:

BOTH TESTS: Michael Gough (England) and Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
THIRD: Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh)

MATCH REFEREE: Neeyamur Rahul (Bangladesh)

Sri Lanka v West Indies Test series:

First Test:
ON-FIELD: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Ruchira Pallyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
THIRD: Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka)

Second Test:
ON-FIELD: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Ruchira Pallyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
THIRD: Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) 

MATCH REFEREE: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

These appointments seem to suggest that Australian umpires will officiate in The Ashes. I expect Reiffel, Tucker and Paul Wilson to umpire this series, but three umpires is very few for a five Test series. Perhaps Sam Nogajski will make his Test debut, or they may bring in someone like Gaffaney from NZ.

Excuse the formatting. I tried to bold some text but can't seem to find a way to do so!

Chaudhary seems to on-field and 3rd umpire in 2nd test so I assume this is an ICC typing error.
Good to see Michael Gough back after his recent misdemeanours
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Fri 19 Nov 2021 11:08
Whoops! That was a copy and paste error from me. I've amended it to the more realistic (and correct) appointment (unless Chaudhary is so good that he can perform two roles in the same Test match!)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 19 Nov 2021 23:51
Must say I’m slightly disappointed - was hoping to see neutral umpires resume after the world t20 but not to be. Will be interesting to see the appointments for the ashes. 4 umpires were used for the 5 test England-India series so I would assume something similar will happen in the ashes. Perhaps Gaffaney and Brown could support from New Zealand, otherwise Nogajski would seem the only other option!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Sat 20 Nov 2021 09:51
Must say I’m slightly disappointed - was hoping to see neutral umpires resume after the world t20 but not to be. Will be interesting to see the appointments for the ashes. 4 umpires were used for the 5 test England-India series so I would assume something similar will happen in the ashes. Perhaps Gaffaney and Brown could support from New Zealand, otherwise Nogajski would seem the only other option!

It’s fine. Once Australia retain the ashes in Melbourne the ICC can bed in some new umpires!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Sat 27 Nov 2021 05:32
Nitin Menon and Virender Sharma are having a shocker in Kanpur. Six decisions overturned, and there have been at least two that would have been overturned if reviewed. And it's only the first session on day 3.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 28 Nov 2021 09:50
The Ashes 2021-22

1st Test, Gabba: Rod Tucker & Paul Reiffel, TV Umpire: Paul Wilson
2nd Test, Adelaide Oval: Paul Wilson & Rod Tucker, TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel
3rd Test, MCG: Paul Reiffel & Paul Wilson, TV Umpire: Rod Tucker
4th Test, SCG: Rod Tucker & Paul Reiffel, TV Umpire: Paul Wilson
5th Test, Optus Stadium: Paul Wilson & Rod Tucker, TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel

Match Referee for Series: David Boon


Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Wollongong Ref on Sun 28 Nov 2021 22:03
Thought he might have got one neutral umpire for the Ashes  especially as the announcement was made before Omnicron and our quickly changed border restrictions.
Australian umpiring has changed with all three umpires enjoying a successful First Class career. Indeed Reiffel and Wilson are former Test players. Wilson just made it with one test.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 22 Dec 2021 19:56
South Africa v India

1st test: Marais Erasmus & Adrian Holdstock, TV Umpire-Allahuddien Paleker
2nd test: Marais Erasmus & Allahuddien Paleker, TV Umpire-Adrian Holdstock
3rd test: Marais Erasmus & Adrian Holdstock, TV Umpire-Allahudien Paleker
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft

1st ODI: Marais Erasmus & Allahudien Paleker, TV Umpire-Adrian Holdstock
2nd ODI: Marais Erasmus & Adrian Holdstock, TV Umpire-Bongani Jele
3rd ODI: Marais Erasmus & Bongani Jele, TV Umpire-Allahudien Paleker
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 22 Dec 2021 20:53
Congratulations to Paleker on being awarded his test debut!

Also, providing no further hiccups (which is by no means guaranteed), Erasmus will reach 100 ODIs on field in the 1st ODI!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Thu 30 Dec 2021 07:11
Match Referee David Boon has tested positive to COVID-19, meaning that he will not officiate in the Fourth Test. He will be replaced by Steve Bernard, making his Test debut.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 30 Dec 2021 19:32
New Zealand v Bangladesh - Test Series

Match Referee - Jeff Crowe

1st January 2022 - Bay Oval, Tauranga

On field - Chris Gaffaney and Chris Brown
TV Umpire - Wayne Knights
Reserve Umpire - Shaun Haig

9th January 2022 - Hagley Oval

On field - Chris Gaffaney and Wayne Knights
TV Umpire - Chris Brown
Reserve Umpire - Shaun Haig
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 06 Feb 2022 08:19
Oman v UAE - ODI Series (World Cricket League 2)

Referee - Muhammad Javed (Pakistan)

ODI 1 - Saturday 5th February 2022
Umpires - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Vinod Babu (Oman)
Reserve - Akbar Ali (UAE)

ODI 2 - Sunday 6th February 2022
Umpires - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Akbar Ali (UAE)
Reserve - Vinod Babu (Oman)

ODI 3 - Tuesday 8th February 2022
Umpires - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Akbar Ali (UAE)
Reserve - Vinod Babu (Oman)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 06 Feb 2022 08:23
India v West Indies ODI Series[\u]

(All officials from India)

Referee - Manu Nayyar

ODI 1 - Sunday 6th February 2022
Umpires - Nitin Menon and KN Ananthapadmanabhan
TV - Anil \Chaudhary
Reserve - Jayaman Mandagopal

ODI 2 - Wednesday 9th February 2022
Umpires - Nitin Menon & Virrender Sharma
TV - Jayaman Mandagopal
Reserve - KN Ananthapadmanabhan

ODI 3 - Friday 11th February 2022
Umpires - Nitin Menon & Anil Chaudhary
TV - KN Ananthapadmanabhan
Reserve - Jayaman Mandagopal
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 06 Feb 2022 08:29
Australia v Sri Lanka -T20I Series[/u]

(All officials from Australia)

Referee - David Boon

T20I 1 - 11th February 2022
Umpires - Shawn Craig and Sam Nogajski
TV - Rod Tucker
Reserve - Donavon Koch

T20I 2 - 13th February 2022
Umpires - Rod Tucker and Donavon Koch T20I debut
TV - Sam Nogajski
Reserve - Shawn Craig

T20I 3 - 15th February 2022
Umpires - Rod Tucker & Shawn Craig
TV - Sam Nogajski
Reserve - Donavon Koch

T20I 4 - 18th February 2022
Umpires - Rod Tucker & Sam Nogajski
TV - Donavon Koch
Reserve - Shawn Craig

T20I 5 - 20th February 2022
Umpires - Donavon Koch & Sam Nogajski
TV - Shawn Craig
Reserve - Rod Tucker
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 15 Feb 2022 20:10
New Zealand v South Africa

1st Test
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown
TV Umpire: Wayne Knights
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

2nd Test
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights
TV Umpire: Chris Brown
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 22 Feb 2022 10:55
Bangladesh v Afghanistan - ODI Super League

Referee - Neeyamur Rashid

23rd February 2022
On field - Masudur Rahman & Gazi Sohel
TV - Tanvir Ahmed
Reserve - Morshed Ali Khan

25th February 2022
On field - Tanvir Ahmed & Masudur Rahman
TV - Gazi Sohel
Reserve - Morshed Ali Khan

28th February 2022
On field - Tanvir Ahmed & Gazi Sohel
TV - Masudur Rahman
Reserve - Morshed Ali Khan
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 25 Feb 2022 15:28
Change for the second test between New Zealand and South Africa - Chris Brown and Wayne Knights are on field with Chris Gaffaney taking up TV Umpire duties.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 05 Mar 2022 16:19
Pakistan v Australia - 1st Test

Match Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Umpires - Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
TV - Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)

India v Sri Lanka - 1st Test

Match Referee -Javagal Srinath (India)
Umpires - Nitin Menon (India) & Virrender Sharma (India)
TV - Anil Chaudhary (India)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Mon 07 Mar 2022 09:36
Hopefully we see a return to neutral umpires for tests this year. Always soMething uneasy about having home umpires
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: umpy on Mon 07 Mar 2022 09:43
Might be one home and one neutral to start with.
3rd umpire will be neutral as well.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 07 Mar 2022 10:38
West Indies v England Test Series

1st test: Joel Wilson & Gregory Brathwaite, TV Umpire-Leslie Reifer
2nd test: Joel Wilson & Nigel Duguid (Test Debut), TV Umpire-Leslie Reifer
3rd test: Joel Wilson & Gregory Brathwaite, TV Umpire-Nigel Duguid

Match Referee for series- Sir Richie Richardson
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 07 Mar 2022 18:15
Congratulations to Duguid on his test debut - hope everything goes well for him!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 09 Mar 2022 19:21
I have noticed officials are holding caps, glasses etc during the womens World Cup, first time I’ve noticed post covid. I wonder if this is the first sign of a return to normality? Perhaps neutral officials won’t be far off!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 09 Mar 2022 20:53
One would hope neutral umpires return soon! I think it’s only New Zealand that have strict travel restrictions out of cricket playing nations, so there shouldn’t be problem umpires coming and going from other countries.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 09 Mar 2022 21:12
It sounds bizarre but the umpire appointments are too boring - more predictable than Mike Riley 🤣
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 10 Mar 2022 17:54
It sounds bizarre but the umpire appointments are too boring - more predictable than Mike Riley 🤣


They’re so boring the ICC rarely publish them on their website anymore!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Fri 11 Mar 2022 18:49
7 overturned LBW decisions so far in the first test in Antigua.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 04 Apr 2022 18:54
[link] https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-ban-1st-test-bangladesh-to-lodge-formal-complaint-with-icc-against-durban-test-umpiring-1309163[/link]

Bangladesh clearly unhappy with umpiring in South Africa over recent weeks. I wonder if their calls will see neutral umpiring return soon?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 05 Apr 2022 19:19
I hope neutral umpires return, maybe for the English summer. I also wonder when we’ll see who is Bruce Oxenford’s replacement on the elite panel?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 06 Apr 2022 22:03
I hasten to suggest that Oxenford’s retirement might not be the only change to the elite panel!

As for non-neutral umpires, I can see absolutely no justification for it when many officials are happy to travel for lucrative IPL/PSL etc deals!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 07 Apr 2022 10:58
I hasten to suggest that Oxenford’s retirement might not be the only change to the elite panel!

As for non-neutral umpires, I can see absolutely no justification for it when many officials are happy to travel for lucrative IPL/PSL etc deals!

What other changes do you expect on the elite panel? For me Joel Wilson has never been good enough to be an international umpire. Wouldn’t be too surprised if he was removed! Other than that I don’t envisage any other changes.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 07 Apr 2022 19:04
Wilson was who I was referring to also! Perhaps to be replaced by an Australian Wilson? Palliyaguruge could also be given the step up?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Thu 07 Apr 2022 22:07
I would think one australian will replace the other ie Paul Wilson for Bruce Oxenford.

Nice enough chap as he is Joel Wilson isnt elite panel standard imo.
Maybe the pandemic is keeping his position for him.
Alex Wharf a possible replacement?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 09 Apr 2022 11:52
I think Ahsan Raza and Adrian Holdstock could be in with a shout of getting on the elite panel. They were both appointed to the T20 World Cup last year which can only be a good sign!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 10 Apr 2022 16:43
https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/2570730

Confirmation from the icc board meetings that neutral officials will be returning to international cricket. Tests will have a neutral match referee and two neutral umpires, one on field and one as tv umpire. A home umpire will also be appointed by the icc to stand on field.

ODIs and T20Is will continue to have a full match official team provided from the home board.


Incidentally, Joel Wilson has also been appointed to the ICC cricket committee, suggesting he is unlikely to lose his elite panel place any time soon!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Sun 10 Apr 2022 16:52
https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/2570730

Confirmation from the icc board meetings that neutral officials will be returning to international cricket. Tests will have a neutral match referee and two neutral umpires, one on field and one as tv umpire. A home umpire will also be appointed by the icc to stand on field.

ODIs and T20Is will continue to have a full match official team provided from the home board.


Incidentally, Joel Wilson has also been appointed to the ICC cricket committee, suggesting he is unlikely to lose his elite panel place any time soon!

I'm amused by their comment "The Committee acknowledged that the performance of home umpires was strong and had not affected games." I would suggest the opposite, especially recently in WI and South Africa with the number of overturned decisions and complaints about sledging.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 10 Apr 2022 16:58
I know - some home umpires have been excellent, not all!

I also feel that ODIs would benefit from one neutral umpire, allowing more members of the international panel to stand with colleagues from around the world. Maybe for 2023-24!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 11 Apr 2022 16:13
Happy to see neutral umpires return, but personally would have preferred to see it go back to how it was before the pandemic. I don’t think the umpires in some countries are good enough to be umpiring international cricket!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 14 May 2022 22:29
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka - Test Series[/u]

Match referee - Chris Broad (England)

1: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Joel Wilson (West Indies)

2: Joel Wilson (West Indies) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Richard Kettleborough (England)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 18 May 2022 18:52
Joel Wilson replaced Richard Kettleborough on field at drinks today due to Illness. It will be interesting to see if Ketts is well enough to return tomorrow.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 27 May 2022 09:38
England v New Zealand Test Series

1st Test, Lords
Umpires: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Michael Gough (England)
TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel (Australia)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)

2nd Test, Trent Bridge
Umpires: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Michael Gough (England)
TV Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)

3rd Test, Headingley
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Richard Kettleborough (England)
TV Umpire: Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Fri 27 May 2022 13:55
England v New Zealand Test Series

1st Test, Lords
Umpires: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Michael Gough (England)
TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel (Australia)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)

2nd Test, Trent Bridge
Umpires: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Michael Gough (England)
TV Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (Windies)

3rd Test, Headingley
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Richard Kettleborough (England)
TV Umpire: Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

Interesting 2 games for Michael Gough but no Richard Illingworth.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 27 May 2022 14:00
England v New Zealand Test Series

Interesting 2 games for Michael Gough but no Richard Illingworth.

It’s possible Richard Illingworth is planned to Umpire elsewhere, perhaps the West Indies v Bangladesh series which is also in June.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 27 May 2022 21:41
Richard Illingworth if off to the ODI series between Netherlands and West Indies. Not sure after that.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: RCG on Fri 27 May 2022 22:45
Is the TV umpire role that much more onerous/important than being on field?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 04 Jun 2022 14:28
Zimbabwe v Afghanistan - ODI Series

Referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe); TV - Iknow Chabi (Zimbabwe)

2:Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Iknow Chabi (Zimbabwe); TV - Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)

3: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe); TV - Iknow Chabi (Zimbabwe)

Pakistan v West Indies - ODI Series

Referee - Muhammad Javed (Pakistan)

1: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Ahsan Raza (Pakistan); TV - Rashid Riaz (Pakistan)

2: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan); TV - Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)

3: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Rashid Riaz (Pakistan); TV - Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)

Sri Lanka v Australia - Multi-Format Series

Referees - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka) - T20I & ODI Series; Javagal Srinath (India) - Test Series

Umpires announced as below - Michael Gough (England) and Nitin Menon (India) are the neutral umpires to stand in the test series, although no conformation which officials will standin which matches as yet.

https://www.thepapare.com/match-officials-announced-for-australia-tour-of-sri-lanka/
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 16 Jun 2022 10:01
West Indies v Bangladesh Test Series

1st test: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Joel Wilson (West Indies), TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)
2nd test: Richard Illingworth (England) & Joel Wilson (West Indies), TV Umpire: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)

Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 19 Jun 2022 10:48
Netherlands v England ODI Series

Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

1: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Rizwan Akram (Netherlands)
2: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Nitin Bathi (Netherlands)
3: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Rizwan Akram (Netherlands)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 29 Jun 2022 15:11
England v India Test Match, Edgbaston

Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Richard Kettleborough (England)
TV Umpire: Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 12 Jul 2022 13:06
England v India 1st ODI

Umpires: Alex Wharf & Richard Illingworth
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
Reserve Umpire: Martin Saggers
Match Referee: Chris Broad

England v India 2nd ODI
Umpires: Alex Wharf & Richard Kettleborough
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth
Reserve Umpire: David Millns
Match Referee: Chris Broad

England v India 3rd ODI
Umpires: Martin Saggers & Richard Illingworth
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
Reserve Umpire: Alex Wharf
Match Referee: Chris Broad

The recently completed T20 series played between the two sides was umpired by Alex Wharf, Martin Saggers & David Millns.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: PlymJB95 on Thu 14 Jul 2022 20:38
I wonder who will be joining Gough/Kettleborough/Illingworth for the South Africa test series? Dar is currently in the UK/Ireland, perhaps Dharmasena might return to our shores? If it's to be anyone else, I'd rather it be Rod Tucker over those left on the panel given Erasmus would be ineligible

'SINCE MODIFIED'

Appointments confirmed:

1st ODI (Durham) - R. Kettleborough & M. Burns, 3rd Umpire: R. Illingworth Match Referee: C. Broad
2nd ODI (Old Trafford) - R. Illingworth & A N Other, 3rd Umpire: R. Kettleborough Match Referee: C. Broad
3rd ODI (Leeds) - R. Kettleborough & A N Other, 3rd Umpire: R. Illingworth Match Referee: C. Broad

1st Test (Lords) - R. Illingworth (Eng) & N. Menon (Ind), 3rd Umpire: C. Gaffney (NZ), Match Referee: R. Madugalle (SL)
2nd Test (Old Trafford) - R. Illingworth (Eng) & C. Gaffney (NZ), 3rd Umpire: N. Menon (Ind), Match Referee: R. Madugalle (SL)
3rd Test (Oval) - R. Kettleborough (Eng) & N. Menon (Ind), 3rd Umpire: C. Gaffney (NZ), Match Referee: R. Madugalle (SL)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: PlymJB95 on Thu 14 Jul 2022 20:53
West Indies v Bangladesh

1st T20I - Gregory Brathwaite & Patrick Gustard, 3rd Umpire: Nigel Dugiud, Match Referee: Richard Richardson
2nd T20I - Nigel Dugiud & Leslie Reifer, 3rd Umpire: Gregory Brathwaite, Match Referee: Richard Richardson
3rd T20I - Gregory Brathwaite & Leslie Reifer, 3rd Umpire: Patrick Gustard, Match Referee: Richard Richardson

1st ODI - Joel Wilson & Gregory Brathwaite, 3rd Umpire: Nigel Dugiud, Match Referee: Richard Richardson
2nd ODI - Joel Wilson & Nigel Duguid, 3rd Umpire: Leslie Reifer, Match Referee: Reon King
3rd ODI - Joel Wilson & Leslie Reifer, 3rd Umpire: Gregory Brathwaite, Match Referee: Richard Richardson
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: PlymJB95 on Thu 14 Jul 2022 20:56
Sri Lanka v Pakistan

1st Test (Galle) - Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia), Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
2nd Test (Colombo) - Rod Tucker (Australia) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), 3rd Umpire: Marais Erasmus (South Africa), Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: PlymJB95 on Thu 14 Jul 2022 20:59
Ireland v New Zealand

1st ODI - (Malahide) - Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Roland Black (Ireland), 3rd Umpire: Paul Reynolds (Ireland), Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)
2nd ODI - (Malahide) - Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Paul Reynolds (Ireland), 3rd Umpire: Roland Black (Ireland), Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)
3rd ODI - (Stormont) - Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Roland Black (Ireland), 3rd Umpire: Paul Reynolds (Ireland), Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)

1st T20I - (Belfast) - Paul Reynolds (Ireland) & Roland Black (Ireland), 3rd Umpire: Alexander Wharf (England)
2nd T20I - (Belfast) - Alexander Wharf (England) & Paul Reynolds (Ireland), 3rd Umpire: Roland Black (Ireland)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 19 Jul 2022 08:59
The first ODI being played by England and South Africa this afternoon will be umpired by Mike Burns & Richard Kettleborough.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 22 Jul 2022 10:05
According to Cricinfo, appointments for the rest of the England V South Africa series are as followed:

2nd ODI, Manchester
Umpires: David Millns & Richard Illingworth

3rd ODI, Leeds
Umpires: Alex Wharf & Richard Kettleborough
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 27 Jul 2022 09:42
According to Cricinfo, the appointment for the first T20I between England and South Africa is as followed:

England v South Africa 1st T20, Bristol

Umpires: Mike Burns & David Millns
TV Umpire: Martin Saggers
Reserve Umpire: Alex Wharf
Match Referee: Chris Broad
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 28 Jul 2022 20:11
England v South Africa 2nd T20, Cardiff

Umpires: David Millns & Martin Saggers
TV Umpire: Alex Wharf
Reserve Umpire: Mike Burns
Match Referee: Chris Broad
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: greeny on Sun 14 Aug 2022 11:24
England v South Africa test series

1st test
On field: Richard Illingworth and Nitin Menon
3rd: Chris Gaffaney

2nd test
On field: Richard Illingworth and Chris Gaffaney
3rd: Nitin Menon

3rd test
On field: Richard Kettleborough and Nitin Menon
3rd: Chris Gaffaney

Ranjan Madugalle is series referee
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Mon 15 Aug 2022 17:35
We seem to have had an excess of Illingworth and Kettleborough in home tests and limited overs games in recent weeks. Is Michael Gough injured or umpiring elsewhere?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 16 Aug 2022 08:33
Nerherlands v Pakistan - ODI Series

Match Referee - Chris Broad

1: Michael Gough & Rizwan Akram; TV - Nitin Bathi
2: Michael Gough & Nitin Bathi; TV - Rizwan Akram
3: Michael Hough & Rizwan Akram; TV - Nitin Bathi
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 18 Aug 2022 11:13
West Indies v New Zealand - ODI Series

Referee - Richie Richardson

1: Joel Wilson & Gregory Brathwaite;TV - Nigel Duguid
2: Joel Wilson & Nigel Duguid; TV - Leslie Reifer
3: Joel Wilson & Leslie Reifer; TV - Gregory Brathwaite

Zimbabwe v India - ODI Series

Referee - Andy Pycroft

1: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Langton Rusere; TV - Iknow Chabi
2: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Iknow Chabi; TV - Langton Rusere
3: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Langton Rusere; TV - Iknow Chabi
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: ajb95 on Thu 18 Aug 2022 17:15
I know Chabi as well, quality guy 😜
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 25 Aug 2022 14:51
Australia v Zimbabwe - ODI Series

Referee - David Boon

1: Rod Tucker & Sam Nogajski; TV - Paul Reiffel
2: Paul Reiffel & Donavon Koch ODI Debut; TV - Rod Tucker
3: Rod Tucker & Paul Wilson; TV - Paul Reiffel

Australia v New Zealand - ODI Series

1: Paul Reiffel & Sam Nogajski; TV - Rod Tucker
2: Rod Tucker & Paul Wilson; TV - Paul Reiffel
3: Paul Reiffel & Sam Nogajski; TV - Rod Tucker
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 19 Sep 2022 19:02
India v Australia - T20I Series

Referee - Javagal Srinath

1: KN Ananthapadmanabhan & Jayaraman Madanagopal; TV - Nitnin Menon
2: KN Ananthapadmanabhan & Nitin Menon, TV - Virrender Sharma
3: Jayaraman Madanagopal & Nitnin Menon; TV - KN Ananthapadmanabhan
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 19 Sep 2022 19:05
Pakistan v England - T20I Series

Referee - Muhammad Javed

1: Aleem Dar & Asif Yaqoob; TV - Ahsan Raza
2: Ahsan Raza & Rashid Riaz; TV - Asif Yaqoob
3: Aleem Dar & Faisal Afridi (T20 International Debut); TV - Rashid Riaz
4: Asif Yaqoob & Faisal Afridi; TV - Ahsan Raza
5: Aleem Dar & Ahsan Raza; TV - Asif Yaqoob
6: Aleem Dar & Rashid Riaz; TV - Faisal Afridi
7: Asif Yaqoob & Ahsan Raza; TV - Rashid Riaz
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 06 Oct 2022 09:28
Australia v West Indies T20 Series

1st T20, Gold Coast
Umpires: Sam Nogajski & Donovan Koch
TV Umpire: Phillip Gillespie
Reserve Umpire: Shawn Craig
Match Referee: Bob Stratford

2nd T20, Brisbane
Umpires: Sam Nogajski & Phillip Gillespie
TV Umpire: Donovan Koch
Reserve Umpire: Shawn Craig
Match Referee: David Boon

Australia v England T20 Series

1st T20, Perth
Umpires: Sam Nogajski & Donovan Koch
TV Umpire: Phillip Gillespie
Reserve Umpire: Shawn Craig
Match Referee: David Boon

2nd T20, Canberra
Umpires: Donovan Koch & Phillip Gillespie
TV Umpire: Sam Nogajski
Reserve Umpire: Shawn Craig
Match Referee: David Boon

3rd T20, Canberra
Umpires: Sam Nogajski & Donovan Koch
TV Umpire: Phillip Gillespie
Reserve Umpire: Shawn Craig
Match Referee: David Boon
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 06 Oct 2022 09:42
According to the ICC website, Englands Alex Wharf will be umpiring in the T20 tri Series in New Zealand, between the Kiwis, Pakistan and Bangladesh. He’ll be joined by New Zealand’s Wayne Knights and Shaun Haig.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Fri 11 Nov 2022 00:45
Australia v West Indies - TEST SERIES

FIRST TEST:
On-field: Richard Illingworth (England) and Rod Tucker (Australia)
TV Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)

SECOND TEST:
On-field: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Rod Tucker (Australia)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

Match referee for the series is Chris Broad.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 25 Nov 2022 21:42
https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/match-officials-for-pakistan-v-england-tests-announced.html

Andy Pycroft will lead the playing control team for the upcoming test series between Pakistan and England.

The 1st & 3rd tests will see Joel Wilson and Ahsan Raza on field. The 2nd test will be officiated by Marais Erasmus and Aleem Dar.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Fri 25 Nov 2022 22:10
https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/match-officials-for-pakistan-v-england-tests-announced.html

Andy Pycroft will lead the playing control team for the upcoming test series between Pakistan and England.

The 1st & 3rd tests will see Joel Wilson and Ahsan Raza on field. The 2nd test will be officiated by Marais Erasmus and Aleem Dar.
A shame Erasmus and Dar dont get two games, as think they are the better umpires of the two pairings.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 26 Nov 2022 09:49
https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/match-officials-for-pakistan-v-england-tests-announced.html

Andy Pycroft will lead the playing control team for the upcoming test series between Pakistan and England.

The 1st & 3rd tests will see Joel Wilson and Ahsan Raza on field. The 2nd test will be officiated by Marais Erasmus and Aleem Dar.

Surprised Raza who isn’t on the elite panel gets 2 games.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Wed 30 Nov 2022 11:02
A change for the Australia v West Indies tests. Richard Illingworth has replaced Nitin Menon as one of the neutral umpires for the series. Illingworth is on field for the first test, with Kumar Dharmasena now on field for the second test despite initially being appointed for the first test.

No change to the local appointment. Rod Tucker is still on field for both tests.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Fri 02 Dec 2022 12:57
https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/match-officials-for-pakistan-v-england-tests-announced.html

Andy Pycroft will lead the playing control team for the upcoming test series between Pakistan and England.

The 1st & 3rd tests will see Joel Wilson and Ahsan Raza on field. The 2nd test will be officiated by Marais Erasmus and Aleem Dar.

What a terrible pitch for this first test.

A complete concrete road and Pycroft I’m sure will be looking into why we have another dead wicket at Rawalpindi. They already have de merit points on their register and more will follow.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Sat 10 Dec 2022 11:52
Bangladesh v India - TEST SERIES

FIRST TEST:
On-field: Michael Gough (England) and Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
TV Umpire: Chris Brown (New Zealand)

SECOND TEST:
On-field: Chris Brown (New Zealand) and Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)

Ranjan Madugalle will be the Match Referee for the series.

I'm expecting Richard Kettleborough to be one of the neutral umpires for the Australia v South Africa Test series. I wouldn't be surprised if Chris Gaffaney joins him.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 10 Dec 2022 11:54
Chris Brown the first non-Elite panel umpire to be appointed as a neutral test match umpire since covid if I remember correctly. This, plus his england-Australia appointment in the world t20 could indicate a promotion to elite soon? After all, they haven’t as yet replaced Bruce Oxenford!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 12 Dec 2022 09:54
Australia vs South Africa

1st test:
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Rod Tucker (Australia)
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)

2nd test:
Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Paul Reiffel (Australia)
TV Umpire: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)

3rd test:
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Paul Reiffel (Australia)
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)

Match Referee for series: Richie Richardson (West Indies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Acme Thunderer on Mon 12 Dec 2022 15:24
https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/match-officials-for-pakistan-v-england-tests-announced.html

Andy Pycroft will lead the playing control team for the upcoming test series between Pakistan and England.

The 1st & 3rd tests will see Joel Wilson and Ahsan Raza on field. The 2nd test will be officiated by Marais Erasmus and Aleem Dar.

I think England can count themselves fortunate that a contentious decision went in their favour in a closely-fought 2nd test. The catch behind by the England keeper seemed to be clean, but the ball sticking down from the keeper's gloves certainly seemed to make contact with the ground. The benefit of doubt should therefore have been given by the 3rd umpire to the Pakistan bat. As it was, the Pakistan bat departed on 94 and England subsequently won by 26 runs.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Failed Ref on Tue 13 Dec 2022 08:25
A fortunate outcome for England regarding that catch. Or is it a case of going with on field decision? Anyhow, I note that the first test pitch has been declared substandard. Rightly so, and credit should go to players for getting a result on it!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Tue 13 Dec 2022 09:29
A fortunate outcome for England regarding that catch. Or is it a case of going with on field decision? Anyhow, I note that the first test pitch has been declared substandard. Rightly so, and credit should go to players for getting a result on it!


If the first test hadn’t of produced a positive result I think it would have been given a poor rating. That has probably saved the ground treading on water with de merit points. 

That said, I think the pitch was poor in regardless of the outcome, seeing as the previous test v Australia was like the runway at Heathrow Airport as well.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Failed Ref on Tue 13 Dec 2022 09:59
To expand on my comments further, the wicket received 1 demerit point, the second this year. 5 in a year means trouble! I hope they get it right for the next test held there. Pakistan needs test cricket at home.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Tue 13 Dec 2022 14:37
A fortunate outcome for England regarding that catch. Or is it a case of going with on field decision? Anyhow, I note that the first test pitch has been declared substandard. Rightly so, and credit should go to players for getting a result on it!
With reference to the catch the third umpires role has changed, once the on field umpires refer to the third umpire, the third umpire decides the outcome. The on field soft signal is made in case Of technology failure, ie ultra edge not working, there being no camera angle available etc.
In this case i dont think technology failed it was just the third umpires interpretation of what happened from the pictures he was given, correct or incorrect.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Wollongong Ref on Thu 15 Dec 2022 10:21
Cricket Australia has made public the appointment for the Australia v South Africa Test series.
1st Test On Field: Gaffney and Tucker 3rd Kettleborough
2nd Test On Field: Kettleborough and Rieffel 3rd Gaffney
3rd Test On Field Gaffney and Rieffel 3rd Kettleborough

https://www.community.cricket.com.au/umpire/news/-/media/35E6E6D4E8154F1AA0BB1D55512F068B.ashx
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Sun 18 Dec 2022 03:21
Pakistan v New Zealand - TEST SERIES

FIRST TEST:
On-field: Alex Wharf (England) and Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
TV umpire: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)

SECOND TEST:
On-field: Alex Wharf (England) and Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
TV umpire: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)

Interesting to see Alex Wharf get appointed to a neutral Test. Obviously he is rated highly. David Boon is the Match Referee for most of the series, but Mohammad Javed from Pakistan is surprisingly listed as the Match Referee for the first Test.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 18 Dec 2022 09:53
Excellent appointment for Wharf - think he might be unlucky to not be selected for the world t20 - that’s the issue with so many English elites!

Also odd with a Pakistani match referee for one match and no neutral tv umpire!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Wed 01 Feb 2023 05:19
India v Australia - TEST SERIES:

FIRST TEST:
On-field: Richard Illingworth (England) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)

SECOND TEST:
On-field: Michael Gough (England) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

THIRD TEST:
On-field: Joel Wilson (West Indies) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)

FOURTH TEST:
On-field: Richard Kettleborough (England) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Joel Wilson (West Indies)

Not too pleased about Joel Wilson being appointed to this series. I would have preferred almost any other Elite Panel member.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Hendo on Wed 01 Feb 2023 06:46
India v Australia - TEST SERIES:

FIRST TEST:
On-field: Richard Illingworth (England) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)

SECOND TEST:
On-field: Michael Gough (England) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

THIRD TEST:
On-field: Joel Wilson (West Indies) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)

FOURTH TEST:
On-field: Richard Kettleborough (England) and Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Joel Wilson (West Indies)

Not too pleased about Joel Wilson being appointed to this series. I would have preferred almost any other Elite Panel member.

Big ask on Menon to be on field in all 4 Tests too
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 01 Feb 2023 16:38
I must say, the whole point of keeping a home umpire for a test match was to consolidate the experience gained during Covid. Appointing the home elite umpire to all 4 tests seems to go agaist this logic. For me, a reuturn to full teams of neutral officials and also the use of some neutral officials in ODI series is required, allowing umpires to gain experience all around the globe like previously!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 04 Feb 2023 11:31
New Zealand v England Test Series

1st test
Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
TV Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia)

2nd test
Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
TV Umpire: Aleem Dar (Pakistan)

Match Referee for series: David Boon (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 04 Feb 2023 11:40
New Zealand v Sri Lanka

1st test
Umpires: Michael Gough (England) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

2nd test
Umpires: Richard Illingworth (England) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)

Match Referee for test series: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

1st ODI
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Wayne Knights
TV Umpire: Chris Brown

2nd ODI
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Shaun Haig
TV Umpire: Wayne Knights

3rd ODI
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Chris Brown
TV Umpire: Shaun Haig

1st T20
Umpires: Chris Brown & Shaun Haig
TV Umpire: Wayne Knights

2nd T20
Umpires: Kim Cotton & Wayne Knights
TV Umpire: Chris Brown

3rd T20
Umpires: Chris Brown & Shaun Haig
TV Umpire: Kim Cotton

Jeff Crowe is the match referee for all ODIs & T20s
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 04 Feb 2023 12:33
Congratulations to Kim Cotton - whilst other female officials have officiated mens ODIs/T20Is, I believe this will be the first occasion a female official will be on field for an international match between two male full member teams! It’s about time this glass ceiling was broken as some of the top female umpires are excellent!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 06 Feb 2023 12:59
Not sure I’ve seen this posted anywhere on here, but Richard Illingworth won Umpire of the year at the recent ICC awards. His second trophy after also winning in 2019. Congratulations to him!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Tue 21 Mar 2023 03:25
Bangladesh v Ireland

ONLY TEST (4th May - 8th May):
On-field: Aleem Dar (Pakistan) and Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
TV Umpire: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)

I wonder whether this will be Aleem Dar's final Test. His debut in 2003 was also in Dhaka.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 13 Apr 2023 15:35
Sri Lanka v Ireland - Test Series

Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka); TV - Paul Reiffel (Australia)
2: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka); TV - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)

Pakistan v New Zealand - Limited Overs Series

All officials from Pakistan unless stated otherwise.

T20 Internationals:

Referee - Ali Naqvi

1: Ahsan Raza & Faisal Afridi; TV - Asif Yaqoob
2: Asif Yaqoob & Rashid Riaz; TV - Ahsan Raza
3: Faisal Afridi & Ahsan Raza; TV - Aleem Dar
4: Aleem Dar & Rashid Riaz; TV - Faisal Afridi
5: Aleem Dar & Asif Yaqoob; TV - Rashid Riaz

ODIs:

Referee - Chris Broad (England)

1: Aleem Dar & Ahsan Raza; TV - Rashid Riaz
2: Aleem Dar & Rashid Riaz; TV - Ahsan Raza
3: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe) & Faisal Afridi; TV - Joel Wilson (West Indies)
4: Joel Wilson (West Indies) & Asif Yaqoob; TV - Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)
5: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe) & Rashid Riaz; TV - Joel Wilson (West Indies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 15 Apr 2023 11:13
Slightly strange that neutral umpires are being used only from the 3rd ODI onwards. Perhaps this signals that from May the appointment of neutral umpires will be back to how it was pre covid?

To further back this up, I’ve read in the times of India that Nitin Menon has been appointed to the 3rd and 4th tests of the Ashes. The article also states that he’ll be joined by Dharmasena in the 3rd test and Joel Wilson in the 4th test, with Menon also being TV umpire in the 5th test.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 15 Apr 2023 11:59
I was wondering the same thing - will be interesting to see the appointments for England v Ireland test. It would make sense to revert back to pre-COVID appointment structure if only to ensure all officials get ODI experience in the run up to the World Cup. Would be disappointing for the English lads to not stand in the ashes if the reports are correct. Time will tell…..
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Fri 21 Apr 2023 10:38
Nice bloke but i dont think Joel Wilson should be anywhere near the ashes.
After Erasmus and Dharmasena there are very few to chose from and Dharmasena has had moments in the past, which no doubt we all have.
Gaffaney and Menon are probably the best of the others if the English contingent are now ruled out after Aleem Dar retiring.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 21 Apr 2023 16:22
100% agree with you on Wilson. But if English umpires aren’t to be used, he surely will be appointed as there aren’t that many other candidates as you say.

Will be interesting to see how many games Raza or Holdstock get. One of them will surely get at least 1 test onfield as I don’t think it will be a good idea appointing just 4 umpires (Erasmus, Dharmasena, Gaffaney and Menon) to a 5 match series!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Fri 21 Apr 2023 16:29
Dharmesena getting England is as predictable as Mallender getting T20 finals day.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 21 Apr 2023 17:22
I think Ahsan Raza is a very good umpire - personally would like to see him given a chance in the ashes. Of course, ToI report could be wrong and English officials could well be used!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ump101 on Fri 21 Apr 2023 22:36
Agree about Wilson. You could do the following…

Eng vs Ire - Raza and Holdstock (Gaffaney 3rd)
Same team do the first two Ashes games, Gaffaney on field in both.
Erasmus, dharmasena and Menon do the final three games.

English team do the WTC final.

But I imagine Wilson will get appointments.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 22 Apr 2023 14:58
The ICC Elite Panel is reviewed annually so ICC must be satisfied with Wilson’s performance. Therefore I think it’s safe to assume he’ll be involved in the ashes in some capacity.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 27 Apr 2023 16:28
Ireland v South Africa ODI Series (played at Chelmsford)

Match referee - Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

1: Michael Gough (England) & Roly Black (Ireland); TV - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
2: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Paul Reynolds (Ireland); Michael Gough (England)
3: Michael Gough (England) & Roly Black (Ireland); TV - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)

I always expected English involvement in these games, but the appointments of Holdstock and Crowe definitely suggests a return to pre-Covid appointing!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 16 May 2023 17:59
England v Ireland Test Match

Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)
On field: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Paul Wilson (Australia)
TV: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
4th: TBC

A further sign that pre-covid appointments are back?

Nice to see Holdstock and Wilson both stand in their first test match in England (if memory serves correctly!). Wonder if Holdstock has been given this match and will not be appointed to the ashes with Raza joining the established elite members?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 16 May 2023 19:06
England v Ireland Test Match

Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)
On field: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Paul Wilson (Australia)
TV: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
4th: TBC

A further sign that pre-covid appointments are back?

Nice to see Holdstock and Wilson both stand in their first test match in England (if memory serves correctly!). Wonder if Holdstock has been given this match and will not be appointed to the ashes with Raza joining the established elite members?

I reckon with this appointment  Dharmasena will be involved in the WTC final, maybe with a couple of the English guys.

I wouldn’t at all be surprised if for the first 2 Ashes tests Erasmus and Gaffaney stand on field in both with Holdstock as TV umpire in both.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Beacon on Fri 19 May 2023 08:31
From 1 May, everything reverted to the pre co vid basis of umpire appointments. This is why the first two games in Pakistan/NZ series had no neutral umpires, and the last three games did.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 20 May 2023 19:38
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan ODI series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Nitin Menon (India) & SLC; TV - Michael Gough (England)
2: Michael Gough (England) & SLC; TV - Nitin Menon (India)
3: Nitin Menon (India) & SLC; TV - Michael Gough (England)

UAE v West Indies ODI series

Match Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

Neutral umpire - Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)

Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 29 May 2023 12:09
World Test Championship Final

Australia v India - The Oval, 7th-11th June 2023

Match referee - Richie Richardson (West Indies)
On field - Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Richard Illingworth (England)
TV - Richard Kettleborough (England)
Reserve - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)


Congratulations to all officials appointed. Slightly surprised Erasmus isn’t involved in this one
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 29 May 2023 14:54
World Test Championship Final

Australia v India - The Oval, 7th-11th June 2023

Match referee - Richie Richardson (West Indies)
On field - Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Richard Illingworth (England)
TV - Richard Kettleborough (England)
Reserve - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)

With the Ashes starting just 5 days later, this appointment suggests Dharmasena & Gaffaney will be involved in the 1st test.

Congratulations to all officials appointed. Slightly surprised Erasmus isn’t involved in this one
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Sun 04 Jun 2023 22:06
World Test Championship Final

Australia v India - The Oval, 7th-11th June 2023

Match referee - Richie Richardson (West Indies)
On field - Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Richard Illingworth (England)
TV - Richard Kettleborough (England)
Reserve - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)


Congratulations to all officials appointed. Slightly surprised Erasmus isn’t involved in this one
Looks like Gaffaney and Dharmasena will be involved in the first two tests
With Erasmus probably involved in tests 3 -  5
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 11 Jun 2023 17:00
The Ashes 2023

Match referee - Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe, matches 1 & 2); Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka, matches 3-5)

1 Edgbaston: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Ahsan Raza (Pakistan); TV Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
2 Lord’s: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Ahsan Raza (Pakistan); TV - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
3 Headingley: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Nitin Menon (India); Joel Wilson (West Indies)
4 Old Trafford: Nitin Menon (India) & Joel Wilson (West Indies); TV - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
5 The Oval: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Joel Wilson (West Indies); TV - Nitin Menon (India)


Delighted to see Raza getting an appointment to this series, surprised to see Erasmus and Gaffaney only on field once.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 11 Jun 2023 17:05
Bangladesh v Afghanistan Series[/u]

Test Series

Referee - Chris Broad (EnglandD

1: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Chris Brown (New Zealand); TV - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)

ODI Series

Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & BCB; TV - Richard Illingworth (England)
2: Richard Illingworth (England) & BCB; TV - Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
3: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & BCB; TV - Richard Illingworth (England)


T20I Series

Referee - Neyamur Rashid (Bangladesh)

All umpires BCB appointments
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sun 11 Jun 2023 18:38
Unexpected to see Raza get 2 games! Would have preferred Erasmus & Gaffaney on field for the first test. Think this is Raza’s first test outside Pakistan.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Mon 12 Jun 2023 02:24
Also surprised (and a bit disappointed) to see Erasmus get only the one Test because I consider him to be the best of the neutrals.

Hope the umpires have a better series than they did in 2019!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Mon 12 Jun 2023 09:20
Unexpected to see Raza get 2 games! Would have preferred Erasmus & Gaffaney on field for the first test. Think this is Raza’s first test outside Pakistan.

The Ashes appointments will be Ahsan Raza's 8th & 9th Test matches. He was added to the Elite Panel last March when Aleem Dar retired.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 12 Jun 2023 12:59
Unexpected to see Raza get 2 games! Would have preferred Erasmus & Gaffaney on field for the first test. Think this is Raza’s first test outside Pakistan.

The Ashes appointments will be Ahsan Raza's 8th & 9th Test matches. He was added to the Elite Panel last March when Aleem Dar retired.

Yes, I was aware of that. My point being I don’t think appointing him to the first test of the Ashes is the best idea as he hasn’t umpired a test outside of Pakistan before and his generally inexperienced in tests.

 In 2019, the ICC appointed Wilson who was newly appointed to the elite to the first Ashes test. He and his partner Dar had a shocker which set the tone for the rest of the series. I hope Raza does well I have nothing against him, but if he does badly the ICC are opening themselves up for criticism.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: PlymJB95 on Mon 12 Jun 2023 13:36
Somewhat staggered by these appointments. As mentioned above, I also agree that Erasmus is the best of the neutrals and the fact that he has the first test, then third umpire duties for the second test before leaving is frankly mind blowing for me. Perhaps unsurprising that Dharmasena gets the 3rd and 5th tests respectively for middles. Good to see Nitin Menon get back to back tests in the middle of the series too, he's an umpire I rate.

I wish Ahsan Raza well on his Ashes debut in tests one and two.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tef on Fri 16 Jun 2023 15:33
Not the best start so far from Raza with two DRS overturns, hope he settles into it!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 17 Jun 2023 11:04
Only caught the first session. The Pope LBW was a tough call. I, alongside the commentators, thought it pitched outside leg on first viewing and therefore not a horrendous decision by any stretch of the imagination.

Unfortunately the Crawley caught behind was a very poor decision from Erasmus, who is usually one of the best!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: PlymJB95 on Mon 19 Jun 2023 10:22
Only caught the first session. The Pope LBW was a tough call. I, alongside the commentators, thought it pitched outside leg on first viewing and therefore not a horrendous decision by any stretch of the imagination.

Unfortunately the Crawley caught behind was a very poor decision from Erasmus, who is usually one of the best!

Agree with everything said here. However, with Erasmus the very next day I think I saw one of the best LBW decision's when giving Smith out. I like a lot of people thought it was too high and there was doubt in his mind but then for hawkeye to show three reds and the ball was actually hitting the stumps? Unbelievable piece of umpiring which once again, underlined why he's the best in the world.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 30 Jun 2023 11:01
West Indies v India

Test series
1st test: Michael Gough (England) & Richard Kettleborough (England), TV Umpire: Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
2nd test: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Richard Kettleborough (England), TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)
Match Referee for series: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

ODI series
1st ODI: Gough (England) & Duguid (West Indies), TV Umpire: Erasmus (SA)
2nd ODI: Erasmus (SA) & Brathwaite (West Indies), TV Umpire: Gough (England)
3rd ODI: Gough (England) & Reifer (West Indies), TV Umpire: Erasmus (SA)
Match referee for series: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 07 Jul 2023 11:16
Sri Lanka v Pakistan Test Series

1st test, Galle
Umpires: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Alex Wharf (England)
TV Umpire: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)

2nd test, Colombo
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Alex Wharf (England)
TV Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia)

Match Referee for series: David Boon (Australia)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 07 Jul 2023 11:36
I must say that is a very good appointment for Alex Wharf - being prepared as a replacement for Illingworth?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 07 Jul 2023 12:37
I must say that is a very good appointment for Alex Wharf - being prepared as a replacement for Illingworth?

My thoughts exactly, Illingworth is 60 in August so will probably be coming off the elite panel in the next few years.

Will be interesting to see which international panel umpires go to the ODI World Cup later this year.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 07 Jul 2023 12:43
I agree. I think they’re likely to take 6 international panelist’s. I reckon Paul Wilson, Chris Brown and Langton Rusere are likely to be shoe ins. After that, might they take Aleem Dar? Ruchira Palliyaguruge? Alex Wharf? Allahudien Paleker? Sharfuddoula? A left field choice like Roly Black or Ahmed Shah Pakteen?

Looking at the age of the current elite panel, a fair few won’t be there for 2027 CWC I think. Illingworth, Erasmus, Reiffel, Tucker, Joel Wilson. Therefore essential to give the experience wherever possible!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 07 Jul 2023 13:39
Yep as you say there’s likely to be a lot of changes to the elite panel in the next few years so it’s vital that they blood some new umpires.

I agree with the international panel umpires you say will definitely go to the World Cup, I’d also add Wharf to that list.

I don’t think Palliyaguruge should go, he’s been to the last two world cups and not made it to the elite panel in the meantime umpires like Menon and Holdstock have clearly overtook him. I also wouldn’t take Dar, it’s time to give someone else a chance. Think Sharfuddoula could be in with a chance.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Beacon on Sun 09 Jul 2023 22:06
Fantastic umpiring by Menon and Dharmesena. Not one decision overturned on DRS. Wilson was also very clear as TV umpire. Good job.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Wed 26 Jul 2023 09:43
Sri Lanka's Raveenda Wimalasiri made his Test debut in the Second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He replaced Chris Gaffaney from Day 2 because Gaffaney has an eye infection.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 26 Jul 2023 09:50
Sri Lanka's Raveenda Wimalasiri made his Test debut in the Second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He replaced Chris Gaffaney from Day 2 because Gaffaney has an eye infection.

Interesting that Wimalasiri replaced Gaffaney rather then 3rd Umpire, Rod Tucker. Wimalasiri has experience operating DRS before so that can’t have been a consideration.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 26 Jul 2023 11:01
That is quite peculiar - must be some reason Tucker is preferring to stay in tv chair than be on field.

I remember the game Alastair Cook got to 10,000 test runs at Durham, Aleem Dar left the field on the final day and was replaced by Tucker. Reserve umpire David Millns took over tv duties despite having no DRS experience at the time.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 26 Jul 2023 17:21
That is quite peculiar - must be some reason Tucker is preferring to stay in tv chair than be on field.

I remember the game Alastair Cook got to 10,000 test runs at Durham, Aleem Dar left the field on the final day and was replaced by Tucker. Reserve umpire David Millns took over tv duties despite having no DRS experience at the time.

ICC playing conditions are quite clear that the 3rd Umpire will become an on-field umpire if one of the original umpires is unable to continue. Perhaps Tucker has an injury or something. I remember once Tucker replaced Bruce Oxenford as on field umpire after Oxenford injured his back! This was before play though.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 18 Aug 2023 13:25
Ireland v India - T20I series[/b]

(All officials from Ireland)

Referee - Graham McCrea

1: Roly Black & Mark Hawthorne; TV - Paul Reynolds
2: Roly Black & Paul Reynolds; TV: Jarreth McCready
3: Jarreth McCready & Paul Reynolds; TV - Roly Black

UAE v New Zealand - T20I series[/b]

(All umpires from UAE)

Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

1: Akbar Ali & Asif Iqbal; TV - Shiju Sam
2: Asif Iqbal & Shiju Sam; TV - Akbar Ali
3: Shiju Sam & Akbar Ali; TV - Asif Iqbal

Afganistan v Pakistan - ODI series (Played in Sri Lanka)[/b]

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Nitin Menon (India) & Ahmed Shah Durrani (Afghanistan); TV - Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
2: Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh) & Bismillah Jan Shinwari (Afghanistan); TV - Nitin Menon (India)
3: Nitin Menon (India) & Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan); TV - Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 24 Aug 2023 09:57
England v New Zealand T20 Series

(All Officials from England)

Match Referee: Chris Broad

1st T20: Mike Burns & Martin Saggers, TV Umpire: Alex Wharf
2nd T20: Martin Saggers & Alex Wharf, TV Umpire: David Millns
3rd T20: Alex Wharf & David Millns, TV Umpire: Mike Burns
4th T20: David Millns & Mike Burns, TV Umpire: Martin Saggers

England v NZ ODI Series

Match Referee: Chris Broad (England)

1st and 3rd ODIs: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Alex Wharf (England)
2nd and 4th ODIs: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Martin Saggers (England)

Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Thu 24 Aug 2023 13:14
Asia Cup 2023

PAKISTAN v NEPAL:
On-field: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) and Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh)
TV Umpire: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)

BANGLADESH v SRI LANKA:
On-field: Paul Wilson (Australia) and Jayaraman Mandanagopal (India)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

PAKISTAN v INDIA:
On-field: Richard Illingworth (England) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
TV Umpire: Paul Wilson (Australia)

AFGHANISTAN v BANGLADESH:
On-field: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe) and Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)
TV Umpire: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)

INDIA v NEPAL:
On-field: Paul Wilson (Australia) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

AFGHANISTAN v SRI LANKA:
On-field: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) and Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)
TV Umpire: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)

Javagal Srinath and David Boon are match referees.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 06 Sep 2023 18:57
England v Ireland ODI Series

1st & 3rd ODIs: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Mike Burns (England)
2nd ODI: Rod Tucker (Australia) & David Millns (England)

Match Referee for series: Chris Broad (England)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 06 Sep 2023 20:30
Clear they are getting the elite panel ready for WC. 2 series left to appoint before hand (IND-AUS and BAN-NZ) - would expect to see Dharmasena, Erasmus, Gough and J Wilson?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 13 Sep 2023 19:28
Bangladesh v New Zealand ODI Series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Nitin Menon (India) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
2: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Nitin Menon (India)
3: Nitin Menon (India) & Gazi Sohel(Bangladesh); TV - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)

India v Australia ODI Series

Match Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Michael Gough (England) & K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan (India); TV - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
2: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Jayamaran Madanagopal (India); TV - Michael Gough (England)
3: Michael Gough (England) & Virrender Sharma (India); TV - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 16 Sep 2023 09:07
Bangladesh v New Zealand ODI Series

Referee - Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

1: Nitin Menon (India) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
2: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh); TV - Nitin Menon (India)
3: Nitin Menon (India) & Gazi Sohel(Bangladesh); TV - Marais Erasmus (South Africa)

India v Australia ODI Series

Match Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

1: Michael Gough (England) & K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan (India); TV - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
2: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Jayamaran Madanagopal (India); TV - Michael Gough (England)
3: Michael Gough (England) & Virrender Sharma (India); TV - Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)

Chris Brown of New Zealand has replaced Michael Gough for the India v Australia series.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 16 Sep 2023 12:10
I hope all is ok with Gough on the eve of the World Cup….
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 16 Sep 2023 17:49
Asia cup final

India v Sri Lanka

Referee - David Boon (Australia)
On field - Richard Illingworth (England) & Ahmed Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan)
TV - Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
Reserve - Jayamaran Madanagopal (India)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Leggy on Sun 17 Sep 2023 19:28
Asia cup final

India v Sri Lanka

Referee - David Boon (Australia)
On field - Richard Illingworth (England) & Ahmed Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan)
TV - Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
Reserve - Jayamaran Madanagopal (India)

All over in under 25 overs, shortest cup final ever??
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 20 Sep 2023 16:53
Whilst the first ODI has just been abandoned, it was definitely Adrian Holdstock inspecting with Mike Burns rather than Ahsan Raza.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 20 Sep 2023 17:15
Whilst the first ODI has just been abandoned, it was definitely Adrian Holdstock inspecting with Mike Burns rather than Ahsan Raza.

Noticed that as well. Cricinfo and ICC website still list Raza and Tucker as the overseas umpires for the series.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Fri 22 Sep 2023 11:24
England v Ireland ODI Series

1st & 3rd ODIs: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Mike Burns (England)
2nd ODI: Rod Tucker (Australia) & David Millns (England)

Match Referee for series: Chris Broad (England)
The ICC website has now been updated for the England v Ireland ODI series. https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/cricket/match-officials/umpire-appointments

The appointments now look like:

1st ODI: Umpires: Adrian Holdstock (replaces Raza) and Mike Burns; Third Umpire: Rod Tucker
2nd ODI: Umpires: Rod Tucker and David Millns; Third Umpire: Paul Reiffel (replaces Raza)
3rd ODI: Umpires: Paul Reiffel (replaces Raza) and Mike Burns; Third Umpire: Rod Tucker
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 22 Sep 2023 12:43
So Gough and Raza both replaced in series just prior to a World Cup - I hope all is ok for them both and they can make the trip to India.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 22 Sep 2023 17:34
Also Chris Brown won’t be officiating in the India v Australia ODI series. Dharmasena will be on field for all 3 ODIs with Indian umpires acting as the TV umpires.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Sun 24 Sep 2023 11:20
SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN v NEW ZEALAND WOMEN 

24th September : City Oval, Pietermaritzburg 

1st ODI: Lauren Agenbag & Siphelele Gasa
TV Umpire : Kerrin Klaaste ; 4th Umpire :   
Match Referee : Shandre Fritz


28th September : City Oval, Pietermaritzburg 

2nd ODI: Arno Jacobs & Kerrin Klaaste
TV Umpire : Lauren Agenbag ; 4th Umpire :   
Match Referee : Shandre Fritz 


1st October : Kingsmead, Durban 

3rd ODI: Arno Jacobs & Lauren Agenbag     
TV Umpire : Kerrin Klaaste ; 4th Umpire :   
Match Referee : Shandre Fritz


6th October : Buffalo Park, East London   

1st T20 : Kerrin Klaaste & Siphelele Gasa     
TV Umpire : Arno Jacobs ; 4th Umpire : Lauren Agenbag   
Match Referee : Shaid Wadvalla

8th October : Buffalo Park, East London   

2nd T20 : Arno Jacobs & Lauren Agenbag     
TV Umpire : Kerrin Klaaste ; 4th Umpire : Siphelele Gasa   
Match Referee : Shaid Wadvalla

10th October : Buffalo Park, East London   

3rd T20 : Kerrin Klaaste & Siphelele Gasa     
TV Umpire : Arno Jacobs ; 4th Umpire : Lauren Agenbag   
Match Referee : Shaid Wadvalla

14th October : Willowmoore Park, Benoni   

4th T20 : Arno Jacobs & Siphelele Gasa     
TV Umpire : Lauren Agenbag ; 4th Umpire : Kerrin Klaaste     
Match Referee : Gerrie Pienaar

15th October : Willowmoore Park, Benoni   

5th T20 : Kerrin Klaaste & Lauren Agenbag     
TV Umpire : Siphelele Gasa ; 4th Umpire : Arno Jacobs     
Match Referee : Gerrie Pienaar
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Sun 01 Oct 2023 13:40
AUSTRALIA WOMEN v WEST INDIES WOMEN 

1st October : North Sydney Oval, Sydney

1st T20: Phillip Gillespie & Claire Polosak
TV Umpire : Eloise Sheridan ; 4th Umpire : Ben Treloar
Match Referee : Kent Hannam


2nd October : North Sydney Oval, Sydney

2nd T20: Ben Treloar & Eloise Sheridan
TV Umpire : Phillip Gillespie ; 4th Umpire : Claire Polosak
Match Referee : Kent Hannam   


5th October : Allan Border Field, Brisbane

3rd T20: Eloise Sheridan & Claire Polosak
TV Umpire : Ben Treloar ; 4th Umpire : Phillip Gillespie
Match Referee : Kent Hannam   

8th October : Allan Border Field, Brisbane

1st ODI : Ben Treloar & Phillip Gillespie   
TV Umpire : Claire Polosak ; 4th Umpire : Eloise Sheridan 
Match Referee : Kent Hannam   

12th October : Junction Oval, Melbourne

2nd ODI : Claire Polosak & Phillip Gillespie   
TV Umpire : Eloise Sheridan ; 4th Umpire : Ben Treloar 
Match Referee : Kent Hannam     

14th October : Junction Oval, Melbourne

3rd ODI : Ben Treloar & Eloise Sheridan   
TV Umpire : Claire Polosak ; 4th Umpire : Phillip Gillespie 
Match Referee : Kent Hannam   
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Mon 13 Nov 2023 09:54
Cricket Australia have reported that Paul Wilson has retired as an international umpire. He will continue to umpire at the domestic level in Australia. Certainly news I was not expecting.

https://x.com/CricketAus/status/1723897536480727161?s=20
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 13 Nov 2023 10:23
Cricket Australia have reported that Paul Wilson has retired as an international umpire. He will continue to umpire at the domestic level in Australia. Certainly news I was not expecting.

https://x.com/CricketAus/status/1723897536480727161?s=20

Very surprising, from what I saw he seemed to have a good World Cup. Could have been in with a shout of being on the elite panel in the next few years.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Mon 13 Nov 2023 12:34
I too was surprised - a very solid international umpire. I suppose since covid it has seen an increase in traveling so maybe wanting to spend a greater time at home. All the best to Paul in the future.

In terms of the ICC, I wonder which international panelist may step up to fill the void Wilson will leave, especially given his number of ‘neutral’ appointments. Paleker? Pakteen? Black? Knights? Brathwaite? I guess time will tell
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 15 Nov 2023 18:23
India v Australia - T20I Series

Match Referee - Javagal Srinath (India)

All umpireappointments are BCCI

Bangladesh v New Zealand - Test Series

Referee - David Boon (Australia)

1: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Paul Reiffel (Australia); TV - Rod Tucker (Australia)
2: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Paul Reiffel (Australia); TV - Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Fri 17 Nov 2023 15:40
Cricket Australia have reported that Paul Wilson has retired as an international umpire. He will continue to umpire at the domestic level in Australia. Certainly news I was not expecting.

https://x.com/CricketAus/status/1723897536480727161?s=20
Sad to hear Blocker is calling time on his international career, best wishes to him for the future. I guess all the travel involved and a wish to spend more time at home may have contributed to his decision.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: tomp on Mon 20 Nov 2023 21:31
West Indies v England - ODI Series

1st ODI (Antigua)- 03/12/2023
Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand) and Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Nitin Menon (India)
Fourth Umpire: Nigel Duguid (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

2nd ODI (Antigua)- 06/12/2023
Umpires: Nitin Menon (India) and Nigel Duguid (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Chris Brown (New Zealand)
Fourth Umpire: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

3rd ODI (Barbados)- 09/12/2023
Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand) and Leslie Reifer (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Nitin Menon (India)
Fourth Umpire: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

West Indies v England - T20I Series

1st T20I (Barbados)- 12/12/2023
Umpires: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) and Patrick Gustard (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Nigel Duguid (West Indies)
Fourth Umpire: Leslie Reifer (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

2nd T20I (Grenada)- 14/12/2023
Umpires: Nigel Duguid (West Indies) and Leslie Reifer (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies)
Fourth Umpire: Patrick Gustard (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

3rd T20I (Grenada)- 16/12/2023
Umpires: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) and Leslie Reifer (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Patrick Gustard (West Indies)
Fourth Umpire: Nigel Duguid (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

4th T20I (Trinidad)- 19/12/2023
Umpires: Nigel Duguid (West Indies) and Patrick Gustard (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Leslie Reifer (West Indies)
Fourth Umpire: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

5th T20I (Trinidad)- 21/12/2023
Umpires: Gregory Brathwaite (West Indies) and Leslie Reifer (West Indies)
Third Umpire: Nigel Duguid (West Indies)
Fourth Umpire: Patrick Gustard (West Indies)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 22 Nov 2023 15:33
BCCI appointments for the India v Australia T20I series have been released and are as follows (all India)

Ref - Javagal Srinath

1: Nitin Menon & Rohan Pandit (int debut); TV - Jayamaran Madanagopal
2: Jayamaran Madanagopal & KN Ananthapadmanabhan; TV - Nitin Menon
3: Virrender Sharma & Rohan Pandit; TV - KN Ananthapadmanabhan
4: Jayamaran Madanagopal & KN Ananthapadmanabhan; TV - Virrender Sharma
5: KN Ananthapadmanabhan & Rohan Pandit; TV - Jayamaran Madanagopal
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 22 Nov 2023 15:36
BCCI appointments for the India v Australia T20I series have been released and are as follows (all India)

Ref - Javagal Srinath

1: Nitin Menon & Rohan Pandit (int debut); TV - Jayamaran Madanagopal
2: Jayamaran Madanagopal & KN Ananthapadmanabhan; TV - Nitin Menon
3: Virrender Sharma & Rohan Pandit; TV - KN Ananthapadmanabhan
4: Jayamaran Madanagopal & KN Ananthapadmanabhan; TV - Virrender Sharma
5: KN Ananthapadmanabhan & Rohan Pandit; TV - Jayamaran Madanagopal

Looks like Anil Chaudhary has come off the international panel and been replaced by Rohan Pandit.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Beacon on Fri 24 Nov 2023 17:28
Yep that is confirmed on the ICC website
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 28 Nov 2023 18:41
A couple of changes announced on the icc website for the England v West Indies T20I series. Duguid and Gustard are now on field for match one with a Brathwaite and Jacqueline Williams on field for match two.

Congratulations to Williams who becomes the second female umpire to officiate a men’s international between two full member nations (Kim Cotton being the first earlier this year!)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Wed 06 Dec 2023 09:43
Australia v Pakistan - TEST SERIES

FIRST TEST (Perth)
On-field: Joel Wilson (West Indies) and Richard Illingworth (England)
TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)

SECOND TEST (Melbourne)
On-field: Michael Gough (England) and Joel Wilson (West Indies)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

THIRD TEST (Sydney)
On-field: Richard Illingworth (England) and Michael Gough (England)
TV Umpire: Joel Wilson (West Indies)

Match Referee for the series is Javagal Srinath.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Fri 15 Dec 2023 14:58
South Africa v India

1st ODI
Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Bongani Jele (South Africa)
TV Umpire: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)

2nd ODI
Umpires: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Bongani Jele (South Africa)
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)

3rd ODI
Umpires: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Allahudien Paleker (South Africa)
TV Umpire: Bongani Jele (South Africa)

1st Test
Umpires: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)
TV Umpire: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)

2nd Test
Umpires: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) & Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe)
TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel (Australia)

Match Referee for all games: Chris Broad (England)



Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Wed 20 Dec 2023 10:27
Change to the India v South Africa appointments, Langton Rusere has replaced Richard Kettleborough for the test matches. Kettleborough has also been taken off the last ODI, with Raza replacing him and Jele taking over TV umpire duties.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 20 Dec 2023 18:49
Hope everything is ok with Kettleborough.

Great opportunity for Rusere, although slightly surprised Reiffel hasn’t been moved on field for both matches!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Thu 21 Dec 2023 10:39
Hope everything is ok with Kettleborough.

Great opportunity for Rusere, although slightly surprised Reiffel hasn’t been moved on field for both matches!

Yes also surprised that Reiffel hasn’t moved on field for both matches.

Raza and Rusere have umpired just 15 tests on field between them, excluding appointments made during Covid, that must be one of the least experienced umpiring pair in a test match.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 21 Dec 2023 10:59
And let’s be honest - most of those appointments came because of covid initially! Neither had a test appearance before then!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 26 Dec 2023 15:30
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe limited overs series in January will see Ranjan Madugalle as match referee. Alex Wharf (England) on field in 1st and 3rd ODIs, Marais Erasmus (South Africa) on field for 2nd. SLC appointments yet to be released.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Wed 27 Dec 2023 13:01
NEW ZEALAND v BANGLADESH (MEN’S WHITE BALL SERIES)


27th December 2023
1st T20I (McLean Park, Napier)
Umpires: Shaun Haig and Wayne Knights   
TV Umpire: Chris Brown ; Fourth Umpire: Kim Cotton 
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe

29th December 2023
2nd T20I (Mount Maunganui)
Umpires: Shaun Haig and Kim Cotton   
TV Umpire: Wayne Knights ; Fourth Umpire: Chris Brown   
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe

31st December 2023
3rd T20I (Mount Maunganui)
Umpires: Chris Brown and Wayne Knights   
TV Umpire: Shaun Haig ; Fourth Umpire: Kim Cotton 
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Thu 28 Dec 2023 09:32
INDIA WOMEN v AUSTRALIA WOMEN - TEST & WHITE BALL SERIES


21st-24th December 2023 

Only Test (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
Umpires : Anil Chaudhary and N. Janani   
TV Umpire: Jayaraman Madanagopal ; 4th Umpire : Gayathri Venugopalan
Match Referee : G.S. Lakshmi   


28th December 2023 

1st ODI (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
Umpires : Gayathri Venugopalan and Saidharshan Kumar   
TV Umpire: Vrinda Rathi ; 4th Umpire : Navdeep Singh 
Match Referee : Rajni Basnet


30th December 2023 

2nd ODI (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
Umpires : Navdeep Singh and Vrinda Rathi     
TV Umpire: Saidharshan Kumar ; 4th Umpire : Gayathri Venugopalan     
Match Referee : Rajni Basnet   


2nd January 2024 

3rd ODI (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
Umpires : Gayathri Venugopalan and Saidharshan Kumar   
TV Umpire: Navdeep Singh ; 4th Umpire : Vrinda Rathi   
Match Referee : Rajni Basnet   


5th January 2024 

1st T20I (Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai)
Umpires : Narayanan Janani and Vinod Seshan     
TV Umpire: Madanagopal Kuppuraj ; 4th Umpire : Gayathri Venugopalan   
Match Referee : Anupa Narvekar   


7th January 2024 

2nd T20I (Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai)
Umpires : Gayathri Venugopalan and Madanagopal Kuppuraj     
TV Umpire: Vinod Seshan ; 4th Umpire : Narayanan Janani   
Match Referee : Anupa Narvekar     


9th January 2024 

3rd T20I (Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai)
Umpires : Gayathri Venugopalan and Vinod Seshan     
TV Umpire: Narayanan Janani ; 4th Umpire : Madanagopal Kuppuraj   
Match Referee : Anupa Narvekar     
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Beacon on Mon 08 Jan 2024 19:02
Australia v West Indies series will see Holdstock, Saikat and Menon officiate. Saikat and Holdstock will umpire in the ODI series. Good appointment for Saikat from Bangladesh. I think the only other umpire from Bangladesh to umpire oversea in a test was Enamul Haque for one game.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Wed 10 Jan 2024 00:15
It will probably be a one sided series, but that is probably the most inexperienced group of umpires I can recall for a Test series in Australia. Neither of those three have umpired a Test in Australia before.

I guess the more experienced umpires will be doing India v England.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Fri 12 Jan 2024 09:50
NEW ZEALAND v PAKISTAN (MEN’S WHITE BALL SERIES)


12th January 2024

1st T20I (Eden Park, Auckland)
Umpires: Shaun Haig and Chris Brown   
TV Umpire: Wayne Knights ; 4th Umpire: Kim Cotton
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe


14th January 2024

2nd T20I (Seddon Park, Hamilton)
Umpires: Wayne Knights and Kim Cotton     
TV Umpire: Shaun Haig ; 4th Umpire: Chris Brown 
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe


17th January 2024

3rd T20I (University Oval, Dunedin)
Umpires: Shaun Haig and Chris Brown   
TV Umpire: Kim Cotton ; 4th Umpire: Wayne Knights 
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe


19th January 2024

4th T20I (Hagley Oval, Christchurch)
Umpires: Shaun Haig and Wayne Knights     
TV Umpire: Chris Brown ; 4th Umpire: Kim Cotton   
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe


21st January 2024

5th T20I (Hagley Oval, Christchurch)
Umpires: Wayne Knights and Chris Brown   
TV Umpire: Kim Cotton ; 4th Umpire: Shaun Haig   
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Mon 22 Jan 2024 09:07
Surprised that the appointments for the India v England Test series haven't been confirmed yet.

In other news, Sue Redfern will be heading to Australia to officiate in the Australia v South Africa women's ODIs and T20Is as neutral umpire. She will be the first ICC appointed umpire for a women's series. The ICC have said that a neutral umpire will be appointed to all future women's ODIs and T20 series, selected from a group of seven.
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/sue-redfern-is-first-icc-appointed-female-neutral-umpire-for-a-bilateral-series
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 22 Jan 2024 09:52
Surprised that the appointments for the India v England Test series haven't been confirmed yet.


During the SA20 Kevin Pietersen said on commentary that Marais Erasmus is off to Hyderabad to officiate the first India v England test. If this is the case, I’d suspect Erasmus will have some involvement in at least the first two tests.

I don’t think we’ve seen Chris Gaffaney and Kumar Dharmasena since the World Cup, I’d imagine they’ll also be involved.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 23 Jan 2024 17:11
India v England Test Series

1st Test, Hyderabad
Umpires: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
TV Umpire: Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

2nd Test, Visakhapatnam
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel (Australia)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

3rd Test, Rajkot
Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Joel Wilson (West Indies)
TV Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

4th Test, Ranchi
Umpires: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
TV Umpire: Joel Wilson (West Indies)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

5th Test, Dharamsala
Umpires: Joel Wilson (West Indies) & Rod Tucker (Australia)
TV Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)



Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: RCG on Tue 23 Jan 2024 17:52
Surprised that the appointments for the India v England Test series haven't been confirmed yet.


During the SA20 Kevin Pietersen said on commentary that Marais Erasmus is off to Hyderabad to officiate the first India v England test. If this is the case, I’d suspect Erasmus will have some involvement in at least the first two tests.

I don’t think we’ve seen Chris Gaffaney and Kumar Dharmasena since the World Cup, I’d imagine they’ll also be involved.

And this week's EuroMillions numbers are???  :D
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Tue 23 Jan 2024 18:42
India v England Test Series

1st Test, Hyderabad
Umpires: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
TV Umpire: Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

2nd Test, Visakhapatnam
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel (Australia)
Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

3rd Test, Rajkot
Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Joel Wilson (West Indies)
TV Umpire: Rod Tucker (Australia)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

4th Test, Ranchi
Umpires: Rod Tucker (Australia) & Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
TV Umpire: Joel Wilson (West Indies)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

5th Test, Dharamsala
Umpires: Joel Wilson (West Indies) & Rod Tucker (Australia)
TV Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)


4th Test,
I would rather have seen Marais in the middle for at least two tests.
Think it is probably the best set of officials available for the series.
Wishing them all well
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 23 Jan 2024 18:55
I agree 5/6 are the best officials available but would have preferred Raza to Wilson. No great surprises - returns for Dharmasena and Gaffaney after the World Cup, all highly experienced umpires utilised.

On a separate note, if officials have to leave before they turn 61 (which I believe is the precedent if not a rule - happy to be corrected on this), then Erasmus, Illingworth and Tucker will be leaving fairly soon. Did wonder if they might have given experience of this intense kind of series to one of the lesser experienced umps.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Tue 23 Jan 2024 19:04
I agree 5/6 are the best officials available but would have preferred Raza to Wilson. No great surprises - returns for Dharmasena and Gaffaney after the World Cup, all highly experienced umpires utilised.

On a separate note, if officials have to leave before they turn 61 (which I believe is the precedent if not a rule - happy to be corrected on this), then Erasmus, Illingworth and Tucker will be leaving fairly soon. Did wonder if they might have given experience of this intense kind of series to one of the lesser experienced umps.

I believe there are political issues preventing Pakistani umpires officiating in India outside of ICC events. I know Raza had issues getting his visa before last years over 50 World Cup. Aleem Dar also didn’t umpire in India after the 2016 T20 World Cup.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Fri 26 Jan 2024 23:51
AUSTRALIA WOMEN v SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN - MULTI-FORMAT, POINTS-BASED SERIES


27th January 2024
 
1st T20I (Manuka Oval, Canberra)
Umpires : Eloise Sheridan and Sue Redfern     
TV Umpire : Claire Polosak ; 4th Umpire : Stephen Dionysius   
Match Referee : Dave Gilbert 


28th January 2024
 
2nd T20I (Manuka Oval, Canberra)
Umpires : Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan     
TV Umpire : Sue Redfern ; 4th Umpire : Stephen Dionysius   
Match Referee : Dave Gilbert   


30th January 2024

3rd T20I (Bellerive Oval, Hobart)
Umpires : Eloise Sheridan and Sue Redfern     
TV Umpire : Claire Polosak ; 4th Umpire : David Taylor   
Match Referee : Dave Gilbert


3rd February 2024
 
1st ODI (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)
Umpires : Claire Polosak and Sue Redfern     
TV Umpire : Eloise Sheridan ; 4th Umpire : Troy Penman 
Match Referee : Dave Gilbert 


7th February 2024
 
2nd ODI (North Sydney Oval, Sydney)
Umpires : Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan     
TV Umpire : Sue Redfern ; 4th Umpire : Sharad Patel   
Match Referee : Dave Gilbert


10th February 2024
 
3rd ODI (North Sydney Oval, Sydney)
Umpires : Eloise Sheridan and Sue Redfern     
TV Umpire : Claire Polosak ; 4th Umpire : Troy Penman   
Match Referee : Dave Gilbert


15th-18th February 2024
 
Only Test (W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth)
Umpires : Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan       
TV Umpire : Michael Graham-Smith ; 4th Umpire : Lisa McCabe   
Match Referee : Dave Gilbert 
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Sun 28 Jan 2024 23:53
I thought Chris Gaffaney and Paul Reiffel were outstanding in the first India v England Test. There were 18 reviews in the match and only two decisions were overturned, one for each umpire. There were a few Umpire's Call decisions that could have gone either way, but I'd say that would be one of the best displays I've seen in the always challenging conditions of India.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 29 Jan 2024 12:50
Some other cricket…

Sri Lanka v Afghanistan

Only Test, Colombo
Umpires: Chris Brown (NZ) & Michael Gough (England)
TV Umpire: Alex Wharf (England)
Match Referee: Chris Broad (England)

The English officials will also be overseeing the subsequent ODI series along with SL officials.

New Zealand v South Africa

1st Test, Mount Manganui
Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (England) & Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (England)

2nd Test, Hamilton
Umpires: Richard Illingworth (England) & Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)

Match Referee for series: Javagal Srinath (India)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Thu 08 Feb 2024 21:15
Interesting that cricinfo is showing the on field umpires for the T20 between Australia and West Indies as Gerard Abood and Sam Nogajski.

This will be Abood’s first international match since December 2020!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Fri 09 Feb 2024 09:03
Wouldn't be surprised if Gerard Abood has returned to the International Panel to replace the retired Paul Wilson. The other Australian members of the panel, Phil Gillespie and Donovan Koch, have been at the U19 World Cup.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ig on Fri 09 Feb 2024 16:04
I believe that for Cricket Australia (CA), Paul Wilson's retirement was unexpected.
Because the CA National Panel or has Umpires older than the desired age for an international elevation is the case of Abood, Craig, Graham-Smith and others.
And there are also umpires who may have little experience on the National Panel, but who could be considered for promotion in the medium and long term, such as Ben Treloar, Nathan Johnstone or someone from the Supplementary Panel.
I would like in the future to consider one of the Australian women's international umpires such as Claire Polosak or Eloise Sheridan to receive assignments in matches in the Australian international season.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Sun 11 Feb 2024 08:14
Gerard Abood and Shawn Craig umpiring the second Australia v West Indies T20I.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 11 Feb 2024 10:59
First international for Craig since removal from the international panel in 2022. Wonder if they are still undecided as to Wilson’s replacement?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Tue 13 Feb 2024 08:11
Michael Graham-Smith and Sam Nogajski umpiring the third and final T20I. It seems like CA are still undecided on who will be promoted and are using this series as an experiment of some sort. First full nation T20I match for Graham-Smith, but interestingly not his T20I debut.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Beacon on Tue 13 Feb 2024 22:09
I do remember that Robinson and Bailey umpired one ODI after retirement from international panel during Co Vid. Maybe same applies to Craig and Abood, with two in SA and one retired.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Tue 13 Feb 2024 22:30
Michael Graham-Smith and Sam Nogajski umpiring the third and final T20I. It seems like CA are still undecided on who will be promoted and are using this series as an experiment of some sort. First full nation T20I match for Graham-Smith, but interestingly not his T20I debut.

Think the CA resources are stretched with two involved in the India v England series, blocker Wilson retiring, the ladies Polosak and Sheridan involved in the womens Australia v South Africa series hence we get the above appointees
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 17 Feb 2024 08:33
Cricket World Cup League 2[/u]

Tri Series 1: Nepal (host), Netherlands, Namibia

Referee: Neeyamur Rashid (Bangladesh)

Neutral Umpire: Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 17 Feb 2024 10:10
Surely when the ICC review the elite panel they have to drop Joel Wilson….he seems to have almost every decision he makes overturned!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 17 Feb 2024 10:25
Surely when the ICC review the elite panel they have to drop Joel Wilson….he seems to have almost every decision he makes overturned!

I think 4 of his decisions overturned in this test match already and day 3 hasn’t been completed yet!

I think what may save Wilson is the retirement of others in the next few years, Illingworth, Erasmus and Tucker.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 17 Feb 2024 10:27
You could well be right. The ICC seem to have Brown, Wharf, Sharfuddoula and Rusere getting prepared for the future. I personally think they need to get 2/3 more into the test arena as there are likely to be some big retirements soon!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 17 Feb 2024 11:43
There are a few ‘low profile’ series coming up, Afghanistan v Ireland, Bangladesh v Sri Lanka & Bangladesh v Zimbabwe. They would be good series to test some other umpires.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Sun 18 Feb 2024 05:07
Another error from Wilson not reviewed by England. It is almost comical how many errors he makes, especially with LBWs.

In comparison, Kumar Dharmasena at the other end has been outstanding. No decisions overturned and a couple of those were tight decisions that he got spot on. I think there was an LBW he got wrong early in the match that wasn't reviewed, but they barely appealed!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Mon 19 Feb 2024 12:51
New Zealand v Australia

T20 Series

Umpires: Chris Brown, Wayne Knights & Shaun Haig (All New Zealand)
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

Test Series

1st Test, Wellington
Umpires: Michael Gough (England) & Marais Erasmus (South Africa)
TV Umpire: Nitin Menon (India)

2nd Test, Christchurch
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (South Africa) & Nitin Menon (India)
TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)

Match referee for series: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 21 Feb 2024 09:11
I was just checking the umpire panels section on ICC to see if replacements had been named for either Paul Wilson or Paul Reynolds (they haven’t) when I saw that there has been a change to England’s international panel. Russell Warren has replaced David Millns on the list.

Huge congratulations to Warren - not a surprise given his recent domestic appointments.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 21 Feb 2024 14:58
Afghanistan v Ireland

Referee: David Boon (Australia)

Test Series:

On field: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) & Richard Kettleborough (England)
TV: Paul Reiffel (Australia)

ODI Series:

1: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Ahmed Shah Durrani (Afghanistan); TV - Ahmed Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan)
2: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan); TV - Ahmed Shah Durrani (Afghanistan)
3: Paul Reiffel (Australia) & Ahmed Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan); TV - Bismillah Jan Shinwari (Afghanistan)

T20I Series - all Afghanistan

1: Ahmed Shah Pakteen & Ahmed Shah Durrani; TV - Bismillah Jan Shinwari
2: Izatullah Safi & Bismillah Jan Shinwari; TV - Ahmed Shah Pakteen
3: Ahmed Shah Durrani & Bismillah Jan Shinwari; TV - Izatullah Safi


Highly surprised to see no international panelist’s appointed by the ICC to this series….
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Seagull on Wed 21 Feb 2024 16:57
I was just checking the umpire panels section on ICC to see if replacements had been named for either Paul Wilson or Paul Reynolds (they haven’t) when I saw that there has been a change to England’s international panel. Russell Warren has replaced David Millns on the list.

Huge congratulations to Warren - not a surprise given his recent domestic appointments.

Who's Paul Reynolds? Don't recognise the name. Well done and congratulations to Russell Warren.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Wed 21 Feb 2024 17:14
Paul Reynolds was part of the Irish International Panel who umpired 8 ODIs and 12 T2Is before passing away after a long illness in October 2023.

His final game was Ireland v India in August 2023.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Ig on Fri 23 Feb 2024 14:50
I was just checking the umpire panels section on ICC to see if replacements had been named for either Paul Wilson or Paul Reynolds (they haven’t) when I saw that there has been a change to England’s international panel. Russell Warren has replaced David Millns on the list.

Huge congratulations to Warren - not a surprise given his recent domestic appointments.



Is ECB in the habit of not considering age as a factor for a recommendation for promotion to the ICC International Panel?
I ask this because of the last time the panel was renewed when Millns, Burns, and Saggers were promoted.
The three were already over 45 years old. I'm not against it, but I think it's unlikely that Warren will consider to Elite Painel.


Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sun 25 Feb 2024 20:05
I was just checking the umpire panels section on ICC to see if replacements had been named for either Paul Wilson or Paul Reynolds (they haven’t) when I saw that there has been a change to England’s international panel. Russell Warren has replaced David Millns on the list.

Huge congratulations to Warren - not a surprise given his recent domestic appointments.

The ICC website has been updated again with changes to the Cricket Ireland panel. Aidan Seaver and Johnny Kennedy have been appointed to the list. They replace Paul Reynolds (as previously mentioned) and Jarreth McCready.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Beacon on Thu 29 Feb 2024 22:22
Marais Erasmus retires after NZ v Aus series. A fantastic umpire.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Fri 01 Mar 2024 07:57
I had expected this news but thought he might go after the world t20 in June.

Congratulations to Marais on a fantastic career. He is one of the best umpires to ever have graced the international scene. He will be a big miss for the elite panel. Congratulations on a fabulous career and good luck for the future!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: MG14 on Fri 01 Mar 2024 08:20
An outstanding umpire. I didn't really rate him in his first couple of years on the Elite Panel, but he later established himself as someone who I was always happy to see in the middle. A big game umpire in a way.

He will be missed!
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Claretman on Fri 01 Mar 2024 15:26
Sad to see Marais retire from the International Umpires List, he matured into one of the very highly respected officials in the game.
A true great in his field, an extremely good umpire and a true gentleman. Luckily i had the pleasure to meet the man on two occasions, a very polite and approachable guy.
Marais you will be missed around the world, have a very happy retirement.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Wollongong Ref on Sat 02 Mar 2024 07:47
This will be a loss. Marais is an example of an umpire/referee always having the ability to improve. He started off as a shaky umpire but retires as the best umpire of the last 5 years. Congratulations to him on a great career.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: 2ndcity95 on Sat 02 Mar 2024 09:58
Sad to see Erasmus depart the international scene, he’s been a top umpire for a number years. I wonder if we’ll see any others retire from the elite panel?
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 02 Mar 2024 11:47
I would imagine Illingworth would have to leave soon. I remember reading something when Oxenford left the panel in 2021 that they had to retire before turning 61. Illingworth is 61 in August.

4 contenders to replace Erasmus: Brown, Wharf, Rusere, Sharfuddoula.

Wharf unlikely as there are already 3 other Englishmen, think he’s a replacement for Illingworth.
Brown had decent appointments but seemed to have a lot of overturned decisions in the World Cup.
Rusere could well be appointed - African replacing another African.
Sharfuddoula’s stock seems to have risen recently and performed fairly well in Australia and the World Cup. Could be a decent bet.
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Mackem ref on Sat 02 Mar 2024 11:49
World Cup Cricket League 2

Tri Series 2: UAE (host), Canada, Scotland.

Referee: Muhammad Javed (Pakistan)

Neutral Umpire: Ravindra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka)
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Mon 04 Mar 2024 12:56
BANGLADESH v SRI LANKA – WHITE BALL & TEST SERIES


4th March 2024 

1st T20I (Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet)
Umpires : Masudur Rahman and Tanvir Ahmed     
TV Umpire : Sharfuddoula Saikat ; 4th Umpire : Gazi Sohel
Match Referee : Andy Pycroft


6th March 2024 

2nd T20I (Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet)
Umpires : Sharfuddoula Saikat and Gazi Sohel       
TV Umpire : Masudur Rahman ; 4th Umpire : Tanvir Ahmed   
Match Referee : Andy Pycroft


9th March 2024 

3rd T20I (Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet)
Umpires : Sharfuddoula Saikat and Tanvir Ahmed     
TV Umpire : Gazi Sohel ; 4th Umpire : Masudur Rahman   
Match Referee : Andy Pycroft


13th March 2024 

1st ODI (Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram)
Umpires : Richard Kettleborough and Sharfuddoula Saikat       
TV Umpire : Adrian Holdstock ; 4th Umpire : Masudur Rahman   
Match Referee : Andy Pycroft


15th March 2024 

2nd ODI (Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram)
Umpires : Adrian Holdstock and Masudur Rahman     
TV Umpire : Richard Kettleborough ; 4th Umpire : Tanvir Ahmed
Match Referee : Andy Pycroft


18th March 2024 

3rd ODI (Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram)
Umpires : Richard Kettleborough and Sharfuddoula Saikat     
TV Umpire : Adrian Holdstock ; 4th Umpire : Tanvir Ahmed   
Match Referee : Andy Pycroft


22nd – 26th March 2024 

1st Test (Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet)
Umpires : Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth     
TV Umpire : Rod Tucker ; 4th Umpire : Masudur Rahman   
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe 


30th March – 3rd April 2024 

2nd Test (Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram)
Umpires : Rod Tucker and Richard Illingworth       
TV Umpire : Chris Gaffaney ; 4th Umpire : Gazi Sohel
Match Referee : Jeff Crowe
Title: Re: International Cricket Appointments
Post by: Simon Chew on Mon 11 Mar 2024 20:34
NEW ZEALAND WOMEN v ENGLAND WOMEN – WHITE BALL SERIES
(* ’A’ TEAM TOUR)


10th March 2024* 
1st T20I (NZ v Eng ‘A’ : Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown)
Umpires : James Blunt and Tina Semmens     

12th March 2024* 
2nd T20I (NZ v Eng ‘A’ : Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown)
Umpires : Christelle High and Tina Semmens     
 
14th March 2024* 
3rd T20I (NZ ‘A’ v Eng : Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown)
Umpires : Christelle High and Derek Walker     

16th March 2024* 
4th T20I (NZ ‘A’ v Eng ‘A’ : Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown)
Umpires : Christelle High and Derek Walker       
 
17th March 2024* 
5th T20I (NZ ‘A’ v Eng ‘A’ : Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown)
Umpires : Derek Walker and Kannan Jagannathan       
 
19th March 2024 
1st T20I (University of Otago Oval, Dunedin)
Umpires : Eloise Sheridan and Kim Cotton
TV Umpire : Cory Black ; 4th Umpire : Kannan Jagannathan
Match Referee : Trudy Anderson       

20th March 2024* 
6th T20I (NZ ‘A’ v Eng ‘A’ : Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown)
Umpires : xx and xx     
 
22nd March 2024 
2nd T20I (Saxton Oval, Nelson)
Umpires : xx and xx       

23rd March 2024* 
1st ODI (NZ ‘A’ v Eng ‘A’ : University of Otago Oval, Dunedin)
Umpires : xx and xx     
 
24th March 2024 
3rd T20I (Saxton Oval, Nelson)
Umpires : xx and xx     
 
27th March 2024 
4th T20I (Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington)
Umpires : xx and xx     

28th March 2024* 
2nd ODI (NZ ‘A’ v Eng ‘A’ : Saxton Oval, Nelson)
Umpires : xx and xx     

29th March 2024 
5th T20I (Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington)
Umpires : xx and xx     

30th March 2024* 
3rd ODI (NZ ‘A’ v Eng ‘A’ : Saxton Oval, Nelson)
Umpires : xx and xx       
 
1st April 2024 
1st ODI (Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington)
Umpires : xx and xx     

4th April 2024 
2nd ODI (Seddon Park, Hamilton)
Umpires : xx and xx     
 
7th April 2024 
3rd ODI (Seddon Park, Hamilton)
Umpires : xx and xx