South Africa’s Adrian Holdstock and Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza have been included within the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires whilst veteran Aleem Dar has stepped down after 19 years on the panel, standing in a report 435 males’s worldwide matches.
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The ICC Elite Umpire Selection Panel headed by ICC General Manager – Cricket, Wasim Khan, made the additions through the annual evaluation and choice course of, growing the variety of umpires on the panel from 11 to 12.
Aleem, who has been on the elite panel since its inception within the 12 months 2002, has officiated in additional Tests and ODIs than another umpire and is second in T20Is, behind compatriot Ahsan.
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Aleem mirrored on his profession and thanked his colleagues through the years.
Aleem Dar: “It has been an extended journey, however I’ve loved each little bit of it. I’ve had the pleasure and honour of umpiring the world over and what I’ve achieved is one thing I didn’t even dream of once I began within the career.
“Though I’m nonetheless eager to proceed as a global umpire, I felt it was now the proper time, after 19 years on the highway to step away from the Elite panel and supply a chance to somebody from the International Panel. My message to umpires the world over is to work laborious, keep self-discipline and by no means cease studying.
“I thank the ICC, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and my colleagues on the panel for their support over the years. I would also like to thank my family; without whose support I could not have gone on for so long. I look forward to continuing to serve the game as an umpire”.
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ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice congratulated Aleem for a extremely profitable profession.
Geoff Allardice: “Aleem’s contribution to international cricket and to the ICC has been truly remarkable. Consistently elite performances over such a long period saw him enjoy enormous respect across all involved in international cricket. I wish Aleem all the best for the future and I am sure his involvement in the game will continue for many years to come.””
Holdstock has officiated in 5 Tests, 42 ODIs and 48 T20Is whereas Ahsan has stood in seven Tests, 41 ODIs and 72 T20Is. Both umpires had been a part of the panels for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022.
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Adrian Holdstock and Ahsan had been enthusiastic on being inducted within the panel.
Adrian Holdstock: “This is a large second in my profession as an umpire. I’ve been officiating internationally for some time, however the Elite panel is one other level.
“I’m excited about the upcoming opportunities and look forward to giving my all in the new position. I appreciate all my colleagues, the ICC and Cricket South Africa for their support over the years. In addition, I want to thank my family, especially my wife Carmen, without whom I would not have been able to continue in a profession I love so much.”
Ahsan Raza: “I really feel extraordinarily honoured and proud to be included within the Elite panel. I’ve all the time wished to officiate commonly alongside the most effective match officers.
“I’ve already officiated in worldwide matches throughout codecs in addition to in ICC occasions, so am conscious of the large duty that this place entails. I hope to put all my expertise through the years to good use however will proceed to be taught from my senior colleagues on the panel.
“I want to thank the ICC and the PCB for supporting me and helping me get to this point in my career. Thanks are also due to my wife and daughters for always being there for me.”
The different members of the panel are: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Marais Erasmus (South Africa), Michael Gough (England), Nitin Menon (India), Paul Reiffel (Australia), Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England), Rodney Tucker (Australia), Joel Wilson (West Indies).
There is not any change within the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
A quick profile of Aleem Dar:
- Born 6 June 1968, Jhang, Pakistan
- 144 Tests (since 2003, greater than anybody else)
- 222 ODIs (since 2000, greater than anybody else)
- 69 T20Is (since 2009, at present in second place)
- Stood within the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 and 2011
- Stood within the finals of the ICC T20 WC 2010 and 2012
- He was the primary Pakistani umpire to be a part of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires
- Won the David Shepherd Trophy three years in a row – 2009, 2010 and 2011
- In complete, he stood in 5 ICC CWC tournaments and 7 ICC T20 WC tournaments
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