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Simon Taufel calls for structural review of India's domestic umpiring programme to create pathway to ICC's Elite Panel
• 5 years ago"It is not just about the umpires themselves, it is about the structure and system. It is all about creating an environment where the umpires can grow. That means you need to have dedicated resources. You need to have an umpires' manager, umpires' coach, umpires' trainer," Taufel said.
Former umpire Simon Taufel recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack in new book, says incident changed his life
• 5 years agoTaufel was part of the umpiring team, with fellow members Steve Davis (on-field umpire), Chris Broad (ICC match referee), Nadeem Ghauri (third umpire), and Ahsan Raza (fourth umpire).
India vs Bangladesh: Simon Taufel says umpires should attend training sessions to get used to sighting pink ball
• 5 years agoSighting the pink ball during the twilight period will be a challenge not only for the batsmen but also the umpires, who are expected to attend some practice sessions to get used to the new colour, retired Australian umpire Simon Taufel said.
Former India cricketer Dilip Doshi says shorter formats like T10 league will make cricket 'suffer', compromise players' quality
• 5 years agoTaking a dig at the T20-driven shorter formats of cricket, Doshi said players with incomplete games are winning Man-of-the-Match awards these days
Simon Taufel says umpires still relevant in cricket despite sport's increasing reliance on technology
• 5 years agoFormer ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel doesn't think cricket's increasing reliance on technology has rendered his ilk irrelevant but says they need encouragement for making decisions.
Former ICC umpire Simon Taufel feels day-night Tests can revive cricket's traditional format
• 5 years agoInitially reluctant to embrace the concept, India will play their first pink ball day/night Test between 22-26 November , the opponents being Bangladesh and the venue the iconic Eden Gardens.
Kumar Dharmasena admits 'error' in World Cup 2019 final overthrow controversy, doesn't regret decision
• 6 years agoUmpire 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
Firstpost Spodcast Episode 248: Simon Taufel's view on umpiring in World Cup final, WFI's take on World Championships trials and more
Fpsports • 6 years agoIn today's episode, we discuss Simon Taufel's view on umpiring in World Cup final, ICC Rankings, Wrestling Federation of India's take on World Championship trials and more.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England's director of cricket Ashley Giles dismisses 'extra run' row during final at Lord's
• 6 years agoEngland director of cricket Ashley Giles has insisted he had no qualms about keeping the World Cup trophy after former leading umpire Simon Taufel said the hosts were mistakenly awarded an extra run during their nail-biting win over New Zealand in the final at Lord's.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Former umpire Simon Taufel says England mistakenly awarded extra run in final triumph over New Zealand
• 6 years agoEngland were mistakenly awarded an extra run during their nail-biting World Cup win over New Zealand at Lord's, a member of the sport's chief rules committee told media Monday.