Top 10 Cricket Umpires Known for Accuracy

 

The role of an umpire in cricket is a very responsible one because it is the independence of the umpire to distinguish between right and wrong that makes the umpire in cricket an independent official and that has to be a cricket person. Besides being neutral power to the game of cricket, these men in white, known as umpires were equally important in its progression. From cricket history, some really great and talented and exact umpires have been seen too around the years. As we continue with out enquiry into the topic of cricket umpires, this article will highlight the top 10 best and most accurate umpires.

1. Caribbean cricket specialists, namely Steve Bucknor of Jamaica has been termed as, The Accuracy King.

Steve Bucknor of Jamaica has umpired in Test cricket for 111 times and in One Day Internationals 131 time in his career. He made the record of the most Test matches umpired by anyone throughout the world. This has however not been the case with this man; Bucknor has been applauded severally concerning his decisions in the field due to his high accuracy.

2. Darrell Hair(Australia) Bowling Bowling Bowling

Darrell Hair an Australian umpire , who officiated in his 52 test and 102 one day international. Due to the huge knowledge he has in the game, and more so in the techniques of bowling made him qualify to conduct the matches. Originally, Hair was famous for fast and rigorous decision making and was appreciated in the cricket world as one of the most professional umpires.

3. The Gentle Giant – Rudi Koertzen (South Africa)

Former South Africa cricketer Rudi Koertzen has officiated in 108 Tests and 182 ODI games. Koertzen was affectionately called “the Gentle Giant” because he is 6 feet 5 inches tall but rarely loses temper. Since he was a precise professional, he was very precious to the cricket fraternity and he was incompetent as to what decisions he was supposed to make on the field.

4. Billy Doctrove of the West Indies a pioneering developer in the area of active vision.

Born in the West Indies Billy Doctrove umpired in 45 Test and 101 One day internationals. He was famous for having a good eyesight and he could easily point himself to any incongruity on the playing field. To make correct decisions, he was considered most accurate in the cricket world and stood tall by this pseudonym Doctrove.

5. Simon Taufel of Australia – The Master of Decision Making

Simon Taufel from Australia is widely thought to be the best umpire to have ever been associated with cricket. The southerner had officiated 74 Test layouts and 153 ODIs and included a consistent passage of making fast but precise decisions. But Taufel was one of the best decision maker on the field, with a skill so refined that he was a great and successful communicator with the players and umpires of the cricket world, which earned him the highest respect in the world of cricket.

6. Aliem Dar (Pakistan) – The Unspoken Gem

Aleem Dar from Pakistan has officiated in 104 Test matches and 174 ODIs. Dar is known for his excellent making decision, becoming famous as the most precise marksman of all time, sometimes described as an introvert. He has performed immaculately and reiterated he is one of the respected figures in the world of cricket.

7. It very remarkable to find that Kumar Dharmasena from Sri Lanka is considered as The Sportsman.

Sri Lankan Kumar Dharmasena has stood in 71 Test and 147 ODI games. This Moslim is a very good sportsman who can fairly and impartially decide on the field. Dharmasena’s devotion to the game is evident, as well as his seriousness regarding the purity of cricketing: he was received warmly by the players and the audience.

8. Marais Erasmus, South Africa – The Innovator

Marais Erasmus, the South African had been involved in 43 Test matches as well as 94 ODIs as an umpire. He is remembered as an inventive and creative umpire always in a search for a way to perfect the game. He may not be very ornamental but his work is very careful and precise, which makes him one of the most respected umpires of BCCI cricket fraternity.

9. Throwback Ian Gould (England) – The Charismatic

Ian Gould an English borne umpire has officiated in 50 Test matches and 98 one day internationals. Based on entertainment, Gould has always been seen as a humorous man and fully interactive within the circles of cricketing. On account of his high level of accuracy and the professional working techniques applied by him, he is one of the most respected umpires of cricket.

10. West Indian Joel Wilson – The Rising Star

West Indian Joel Wilson has officiated in 29 Test matches and 56 One Day Internationals. But he has the potential for the job and can be called the budding hero of the cricket umpiring. His correct and unchanging behavioral decisions are well applauded by players and fans across the field.

Conclusion

In fact, an umpire's position is significant to the running of a cricket match. Ten of the best umpires who performed brilliantly in both accuracy and proficiently proved to be a great role model to the future generation in the field of cricket. They have shown considerable dedication to the game and doing everything right and thus have become some of the most honored persons in the cricket fraternity. If basketball goes forward, these umpires will be a role model for the future officials and fans.