Daryl Harper

Roshan Mahanama wasnamed Match Referee for India's seven-match ODI series against England and the Sri Lankan will pave way for New Zealander Jeff Crowe for the subsequent two Tests.

The nominations for the International Cricket Council (ICC) awards, for the period - August 9, 2006 to August 8, 2007, were announced on Tuesday.

England's Chris Broad was on Wednesday appointed match referee for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series between India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

Tim May, who advocated for compulsory use of the DRS and led a players' body which India has refused to acknowledge, has never been BCCI's 'friend'.

Former ICC elite-level umpire Daryl Harper looks back at his controversial decision against Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 Adelaide Test "everyday of my life" but says he proudly stands by what he believes was a correct decision. A bouncer from Australian pace spearhead Glenn McGrath had Tendulkar ducking and the ball hit him on his shoulders.

Ashoka De Silva, Enamul Huq and Nadir Shah will officiate in three-match One-day series between India and Bangladesh beginning from May 10.

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has lambasted the current lot of international umpires, saying that the standard of on-field officials has hit a 20-year low.

Former ICC elite panel umpire Daryl Harper has suggested a ban on the contentious Umpires' Call in the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that after over a decade there are still "deficiencies in either the communication or the understanding" of the concept.

Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar won the toss and elected to field against India in the second and final cricket Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday.

The ICC rejected England Cricket Board's complaint on the controversial usage of the Decision Review System in a January Test against South Africa.

Ranjan Madugalle, Chris Broad and Alan Hurst have been appointed match referees for next month's ICC World Twenty20 Championship in England.

England skipper Michael Vaughan has severely criticised the on-field umpires for not consulting the TV umpire before making the controversial decision of adjudging Kevin Pietersen out in the slip cordon.

New Zealander Billy Bowden joined the exclusive club of six umpires, who have officiated in 150 or more ODIs when he stood in the Australia-England match in Melbourne.

Persistent rain since last night has forced umpires to abandon the third day's play of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at Chittagong on Sunday.

Australian umpire Daryl Harper says the infamous leg-before decision he gave against Sachin Tendulkar in 1999 is the only one he wants the world to forget.

The ICC's much-criticised Umpire Referral System has got the backing of two of its most senior officials, Daryl Harper and Rudi Koertzen, both of whom feel that the under-trial system has helped cut down mistakes.

Headlines ranging from 'Captain Cry Baby' in the Daily Mail's front page to 'Bawl-tampering - Crying shame of Aussie cheats" of Daily Star accompany the images of Smith crying. Some were more considerate, like Daily Express' 'Broken' and The Independent's 'Tear, lies & goodbyes'.

Recalling some of his fiercest battles with Sachin Tendulkar, legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has said it ended 50-50 between them but the Indian batting genius was really furious when he was declared out after a low bouncer hit his shoulder.

Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and Richard Kettleborough of England were promoted to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for the year 2011-2012 following an annual review.

As former Australian umpire interacted with readers during the booking signing session of his maiden work - Finding The Gaps - here on Thursday, many were surprised at his ability to piece together words in Hindi and even strike a conversation. When one elderly lady pointed out that he should learn the local language (Tamil) as well, the 48-year-old smiled.

Overnight rain that continued to fall on Sunday morning forced umpires to call off the third day’s play in the first Test match at the Bir Sreshtha Ruhul Amin Stadium without a ball being bowled.

Put in to bat first, openers - Jaffer (138) and Karthik (82) - gave a solid start to India before getting retired hurt. Dravid and Sachin were at the crease when umpires called for stumps on the opening day at Sher-e-Bangla stadium.

No Indian found a place in the ICC's re-jigged Elite Panel of Umpires from which South African veteran Rudy Koertzen will retire in July.

Assessment of umpires is based on reports from both captains and match referee.

Producer-director Ajit Pal Mangat’s new film has 45 minutes of cricket, 60 top international players, and it’s been shot in 18 different stadiums around the world.

India's opposition to the DRS has been vindicated following the failure of the tool to prevent umpiring howlers in the ongoing Ashes, says Ravi Shastri.

On Thursday, things will start heating up Down Under as defending champions India face Australia, the most successful team in the World Cup history.