Kumar Dharmasena

Umpires followed 'right process': ICC comes to Kumar Dharmasena's defence in World Cup final overthrows controversy

The ICC on Sunday came out in defence of umpire Kumar Dharmasena for his controversial decision to award six overthrow runs, instead of five, to England during the epic World Cup final against New Zealand.

Kumar Dharmasena admits 'error' in World Cup 2019 final overthrow controversy, doesn't regret decision

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena says he made an error in judgement by awarding England six runs for a freak overthrow which deflected off the bat of Ben Stokes

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Kumar Dharmasena, Marias Erasmus named on-field umpires for England vs New Zealand final

Kumar Dharmasena and Marias Erasmus were also the on-field umpires during the second semi-final between England and Australia.

Australia vs England, ICC Cricket World Cup: Jason Roy lands himself in hot water after arguing with umpires over dismissal in semi-final

Jason Roy was left incensed after being given out caught behind by Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena. England had no reviews remaining and the batsman had to be ushered away from the crease.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: S Ravi lone Indian named among 22 match officials, umpire Ian Gould to retire after tournament

Three World Cup winners and one Indian umpire in Sundaram Ravi were on Friday named among the 22 match officials for the league stage of the mega event beginning on 30 May in the United Kingdom.

Shannon Gabriel suspended for four ODIs after breaching ICC Code of Conduct during third Test against England

Shannon Gabriel has been suspended for the first four One Day Internationals of an upcoming five-match series against England after his accumulated demerit points reached eight within a 24-month period

West Indies vs England: Shannon Gabriel charged by ICC for abusive on-field comments in third Test

Shannon Gabriel’s comment to Joe Root was not audible to television viewers but according to British broadcaster Sky Sports the England captain was heard replying to the bowler: “Don’t use it as an insult. There’s nothing wrong with being gay”.

West Indies vs England: Pacer Shannon Gabriel warned for abusive language during third Test, says report

Shannon Gabriel’s comments were not picked up by stump microphones but Joe Root was heard telling the bowler: 'There’s nothing wrong with being gay'.

ICC Awards: Rishabh Pant wins Emerging Player of the Year, Aaron Finch bags T20I Performance of 2018

Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in England, and equalled the record for the most catches taken in a Test, with 11 in Adelaide against Australia in December.

England's James Anderson slapped one demerit point, 15 per cent match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision

In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of James Anderson, for whom it was the first offence since the introduction of the revised Code in September 2016