ICC names umpires for India vs Australia Champions Trophy semis

IMAGE: Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth were named as on-field umpires for the India vs Australia semi-final in the ICC Champions Trophy. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters New Zealand's Chris......

'Umpires who rely on books harming the game'

'We take a lot of stress on the field. Sometimes, our umpires don't eat properly.' IMAGE: Anil Chaudhary believes that Indian umpires are struggling due to overemphasis on theoretical knowledge......

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

IMAGE: BCCI's proposal to lift the ban on applying saliva on the ball will be put forth at the meeting of captains of all IPL teams in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: Chennai Super Kings/X In a......

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy finale

IMAGE: Umpire Richard Illingworth. ICC/X The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai, where India and New Zealand......

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

IMAGE: Umpire Nitin Menon decided against travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy. Photograph: BCCI India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires Nitin Menon has opted......