Indian Umpire S Ravi Remains in ICC Elite Panel, Shamshuddin in Emerging Panel
India's S Ravi retained his place in the International Cricket Council's 'Elite Panel' of umpires while C Shamshuddin was elevated to 'Emerging Panel'
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S Ravi retained his place in the ICC 'Elite Panel' of umpires
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He is the only Indian in panel
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C Shamshuddin has been elevated to 'Emerging Panel'
India's S Ravi retained his place in the 'Elite Panel' while C Shamshuddin has been elevated to 'Emerging Panel' in the ICC selection panel of umpires for the coming season.
According to bcci.tv, Ravi has been retained by the ICC selection panel of umpires owing to his impressive track record.
Since making his debut as an official in a T20I between India and England in October 2011, Ravi has officiated in 11 Test matches, 26 ODIs and 18 T20Is.
Late last year, Ravi officiated in the first day-night Test along with England's Richard Illingworth between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide Oval.
The 46-year-old Shamshuddin has been elevated to ICC's ODI Emerging Panel. He has already officiated in seven ODIs and 10 T20I matches. Shamshuddin was selected to officiate in ICC events including the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
The elevation of Shamshuddin and retention of Ravi's to Elite Panel is a testament to BCCI's focussed efforts towards raising the standard of umpiring in India and creating a bigger pool of match officials. The exposure as a field umpire in IPL has helped the Indian Umpires.