The International Cricket Council has announced that the Elite Panel of Umpires and Match Referees will remain unchanged for the 2026-27 season following its annual review and selection process.
According to an ICC statement, the decision was taken after a comprehensive assessment of the officials’ performances throughout the season.
The ICC selection panel reviewed the umpires’ decision-making accuracy, professionalism and third-umpire performances before expressing confidence in retaining the current panel members.
Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza has retained his place in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for the upcoming season.
The Elite Panel of Match Referees includes Jeff Crowe of New Zealand, Ranjan Madugalle of Sri Lanka, Andy Pycroft of Zimbabwe, Richie Richardson of the West Indies and Javagal Srinath of India.
Meanwhile, the Elite Panel of Umpires comprises Kumar Dharmasena, Christopher Gaffaney, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Allahudien Paleker, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Rod Tucker and Alex Wharf.