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The International Cricket Council has maintained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season. Nitin Menon continues as the sole Indian on the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, while Javagal Srinath remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. This decision reflects the consistency and high standards in international officiating.

"Match Referee Roshan Mahanama conducted the disciplinary hearing and made the determination after reviewing all evidence," the statement added.

Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi addressed a controversial final over where teammate Fakhar Zaman was accused of ball tampering. The incident led to five penalty runs for the opposition, Karachi Kings, significantly impacting the match's outcome. Afridi stated the team would review the footage to understand the situation fully.

A ball-tampering controversy has erupted in the Pakistan Super League, centering on Lahore Qalandars' Fakhar Zaman. During a crucial final over, Fakhar was seen altering the ball, leading umpires to award five penalty runs to Karachi Kings. A disciplinary hearing is underway, with a potential one-match ban if found guilty.

Former Pakistan cricketers have strongly criticized Fakhar Zaman, captain Shaheen Afridi, and bowler Haris Rauf for ball-tampering during a PSL match. The incident saw Fakhar appearing to alter the ball, leading to five penalty runs awarded to the opposition. This controversy has sparked significant backlash from former players who deem the trio responsible.

The incident took place during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, when umpire Faisal Afridi took the ball from Haris Rauf for inspection after it had been passed between Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman.

Pakistan Super League (PSL) is embroiled in a ball-tampering scandal after a controversial incident involving Lahore Qalandars players. Umpires awarded five penalty runs to Karachi Kings after deeming the ball deliberately altered, leading to a reduced target and a Lahore Qalandars loss. Opener Fakhar Zaman has denied charges of ball-tampering.

Having officiated as an umpire from Bangladesh since 2006, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, 47, achieved another significant milestone after becoming the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate a World Cup match last year.

As per ICC regulations, umpires for ODIs are appointed under specific clauses. Clause 2.1.4 states that the ICC shall appoint one umpire for each ODI, who must not be from the same country as the participating teams and must be from the Elite Panel or International Panel. Clause 2.1.5 says the home board shall appoint one umpire.

Tensions flared on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test when Yashasvi Jaiswal was given out LBW, prompting a late review. England captain Ben Stokes contested the timing of the DRS call, leading to a heated discussion with the umpires and KL Rahul. Despite the drama and crowd's reaction, the review confirmed Jaiswal's dismissal.

The ICC has announced match officials for the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Rodney Tucker and Paul Reiffel will umpire India's first Super 8 match against Afghanistan, while David Boon will be match referee and Allahudien Paleker will be TV umpire. Chris Gaffaney and Richard Kettleborough will umpire the USA's historic first-ever knockout match against South Africa.

Australian captain Pat Cummins was puzzled after the third umpire overturned what appeared to be a legitimate dismissal at the MCG. On-field umpire Michael Gough referred a catch to third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat, who ruled Indian batsman Mohammed Siraj not out. Despite Cummins' request for another review being denied, the match continued, and India finished their innings at 369 runs.

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined. He received a 15 percent match fee penalty. This was for disobeying an umpire's instruction during the match against South Africa. The incident involved a dispute over a bowler's wristband. Nabi also received one demerit point. He accepted the sanction without a formal hearing. South Africa won the match after two Super Overs.

Bangladesh batsman Towhid Hridoy was fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third T20 International against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Bangladesh suffered a 28-run defeat in the third game to lose the series 2-1. The incident occurred in the fourth over of Bangladesh's innings, when after being dismissed, Hridoy turned around on his way back to the pavilion and remonstrated aggressively with Sri Lanka players.

Saikat was the TV umpire during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium here, a fact which raised eyebrows considering the BCB’s stand regarding India after the recent tension between the two boards involving the release of Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the upcoming IPL, despite KKR buying him for Rs 9.20 cr at the IPL auction in Nov. Following the decision, Bangladesh banned the telecast of the IPL in the country.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's contentious dismissal during India's match against Australia was decided by TV umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat, despite RealTime Snicko showing no noise. This decision divided opinions among players, experts, and commentators, questioning the reliability of technology used in such critical moments.

Explosive South African batter David Miller was reprimanded and handed one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during a Super Eights Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup against England.

After losing the opening match of the three-match series, Team India has been fined 80 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Bangladesh despite time allowances were taken into consideration in the first ODI in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday.

The incident happened in the 15th over of India's innings on Saturday when Kohli, after being given out leg before.

The third day of the Afghanistan-New Zealand Test match at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex was abandoned due to persistent rain. Despite BCCI's efforts with additional machinery and covers, poor drainage made play impossible. Both teams stayed at their hotel, with little hope for play in the remaining days.

The first day of the Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathak Cricket Stadium was abandoned due to a wet outfield and damp run-up areas. Despite sunny weather, inadequate drainage and ground equipment hindered play. The toss is rescheduled for Tuesday morning with hopes for improved conditions.

Yashasvi Jaiswal confronted on-field umpires after the third umpire controversially declared him out on a doubtful caught-behind appeal during the crucial final day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Jaiswal's dismissal left India in a difficult position, chasing 340 runs with a score of 140 for 7.

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor defended third umpire Sharfuddoula's decision to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Boxing Day Test, despite controversy. Taylor cited visual evidence of ball deviation, suggesting technology like Snicko isn't faultless. He emphasized Australia's deserved win, countering criticisms from Indian cricket figures by affirming the correctness of the decision.

Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for using obscene language during the third ODI of the World Cup Super League series against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.

Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon will not participate in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. While Menon has cited personal reasons behind his refusal, Srinath had requested ICC for leave. The tournament to be held in Pakistan and Dubai will run from February 19 to March 9.

The ICC lauded the BCB for imposing a 10-year ban on umpire Nadir Shah, who was caught negotiating money for favourable decisions in an Indian TV sting operation last year.

In a dramatic moment during the fifth day of the fourth Test at Melbourne, Pat Cummins successfully reviewed a caught behind decision, getting Yashasvi Jaiswal out for 84 runs. Despite Snickometer showing no spike, the third umpire relied on visual evidence to overturn the on-field decision. Yashasvi’s outstanding performances this year have cemented his place among India’s cricketing greats. He has amassed 1,478 Test runs in 2024, placing him third on India’s list of most runs in a calendar year.

Despite Bangladesh Cricket Board's refusal to send its team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to security concerns, a Bangladeshi umpire is officiating in an ongoing ODI series on Indian soil. This highlights the ICC's independent appointment process for neutral match officials, even amidst strained bilateral relations.

At the close of Day three in Rawalpindi, Mohammad Rizwan dislodged the bails with his bat after playing a shot, leading to a hit wicket appeal. The umpires dismissed the appeal, as Rizwan's action did not meet the conditions for being out hit wicket according to the Laws of Cricket. Pakistan ended the day with a 23-run lead.

Virat Kohli faced criticism and a fine after a shoulder bump with Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test. Kohli was fined 20% of his match fees and given a demerit point for inappropriate physical contact. The incident, reminiscent of a 2018 clash between Kagiso Rabada and Steve Smith, highlights the ongoing scrutiny of player conduct on the cricket field.