While batsman and bowlers are equally loved by their fans, umpiring plays an important role in cricket. They have to be on the dot to give decisions immediately in International cricket which can change course of the game.
Here’s a list of the top five umpires in the cricket world.
- Billy Bowden: Billy Bowden is an International cricket umpire from New Zealand. He is well known for his dramatic signaling which includes crooked finger. Bowden officiated in his first One-day internationals between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in 1995.
- Steve Davis: Steve Davis is a current Australian cricket match umpire. He was appointed to Elite Panel of ICC umpires in April 2008. Davis first test match was between Australia and New Zealand from the 27th November to 1st December 1997.
- 3. Aleem Dar: Aleem Dar is a retired Pakistan first class cricketer. He is a member of the Elite Panel of ICC umpires. His debut as an International umpire came in an ODI match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on February 16 2000.
- Paul Rieffel: He is a former Australian cricketer who played in 35 tests and 92 ODIs from 1992 to 1999. He is currently a member of ICC Elite Umpire Panel. He made his on-field umpiring debut in an One-day International match between Australia and New Zealand on 6 February 2009.
- Richard Kettlebourgh: Richard Kettleboroughis an English international cricket umpire. He is the youngest umpire currently serving on Elite Panel of ICC umpires.
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