{"id":266358,"date":"2025-03-25T12:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/nitin-menon-retained-as-only-indian-in-icc-elite-panel-of-umpires-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T12:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:38:11","slug":"nitin-menon-retained-as-only-indian-in-icc-elite-panel-of-umpires-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/nitin-menon-retained-as-only-indian-in-icc-elite-panel-of-umpires-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Nitin Menon retained as only Indian in ICC elite panel of umpires | Cricket News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced updates to its Elite Panel of Umpires, with Allahudien Paleker<\/a> of South Africa and England’s Alex Wharf<\/a> joining the prestigious group. Nitin Menon<\/a> remains the only Indian umpire on the panel, reaffirming his status among the world’s best match officials.
Menon, ranked second behind Richard Illingworth<\/a>, continues to hold his place despite changes to the lineup. Michael Gough and Joel Wilson have been replaced by the newly promoted Paleker and Wharf. ICC Chair Jay Shah<\/a> extended his best wishes to the new entrants while appreciating the contributions of the outgoing umpires.
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\u201cBy definition, being an elite official brings with it scrutiny and pressure, but we are confident that both Allahuddien and Alex possess the temperament, experience, and skill to deliver consistently at this very top level,\u201d Shah stated. \u201cOn behalf of the ICC, I wish them all the best for the upcoming season as well as for the future. We also sincerely thank Joel and Michael for their services over the years.\u201d
Paleker, a former first-class cricketer, expressed gratitude for his promotion, crediting his mentors, colleagues, and family for their unwavering support.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is a significant moment in my umpiring career. Being on this panel brings both pride and responsibility,\u201d Paleker said. \u201cMy father, Jamalodien, was also an umpire and remains my inspiration.\u201d
Wharf echoed similar sentiments, thanking the ICC and ECB for their guidance.
\u201cI appreciate the support I\u2019ve received over the years and look forward to this new chapter,\u201d he said.
The 2025-26 Elite Panel features umpires from across the globe, with Menon continuing to represent India at the highest level of officiating.
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