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Nitin Menon remains only Indian in ICC Elite Panel of Umpires
TL;DR
Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for the 2026-27 season, as the ICC retains its unchanged list of match officials. Former Indian pacer Javagal Srinath continues as the sole Indian in the Elite Panel of Match Referees.
Key points
- Nitin Menon is the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
- The ICC retained its unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 season.
- Javagal Srinath remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
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Nitin MenonJavagal SrinathInternational Cricket Council
NEW DELHI: International Cricket Council on Monday retained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season, with Nitin Menon continuing as the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
Following its annual review, the ICC decided to stick with the existing group of elite umpires and match referees after a comprehensive assessment by the governing body’s Umpire Selection Panel.
Menon, who became part of the Elite Panel in 2020, remains India’s lone representative among the top-ranked international umpires. Former India pacer Javagal Srinath also retained his place as the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
"The decision to retain the Emirates ICC Elite Panels for the 2026-27 season reflects the consistency and high standards that have come to define officiating at the international level," ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said in a release.
"What stands out is not just the quality of decision-making, but the ability to operate with clarity and confidence in high-pressure situations, across formats and conditions. That consistency provides assurance to players, teams and fans alike.
"On behalf of the ICC, I would like to congratulate all members of the panels on their re-selection."
The Umpire Selection Panel consisted of ICC General Manager – Cricket Wasim Khan, former English Premier League referee Mike Riley, former international umpire and umpire coach Peter Manuel, and former India batter and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar.
The panel reviewed the performances of umpires and referees from across international cricket before deciding to retain the existing line-up for the upcoming season.
ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees (2026-27): Jeff Crowe (New Zealand), Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka), Andrew Pycroft (Zimbabwe), Richie Richardson (West Indies), Javagal Srinath (India).
ICC Elite Panel of Umpires (2026-27): Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Christopher Gaffaney (New Zealand), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England), Nitin Menon (India), Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Paul Reiffel (Australia), Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh), Rodney Tucker (Australia), Alex Wharf (England).
Q&A
Who is Nitin Menon in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires?
Nitin Menon is the only Indian umpire in the ICC Elite Panel, having joined in 2020.
What is the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires?
The ICC Elite Panel of Umpires is a group of top-ranked international umpires selected by the International Cricket Council for officiating in major cricket matches.
Why did the ICC retain the same panel of umpires for the 2026-27 season?
The ICC retained the same panel to reflect the consistency and high standards of officiating at the international level, following a comprehensive assessment.
