International Panel of ICC Umpires
Cricket umpires
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The International Panel of ICC Umpires was established by the ICC in 1994 following trial in 1992/3, to ensure that one neutral umpire would stand in every Test match.[1] It is made up of officials nominated from each of the twelve Test playing cricket boards. From 2002, its role in Tests was largely supplanted by the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires.
Umpires from the International Panel are employed to officiate home One Day international matches, but may also be called upon to aid the Elite Panel in Test matches and overseas ODIs during busy cricketing calendar years.[2][3]
Panel
As of 29 December 2025[update], the ICC International Panel consisted of:[4][5]
- Members denoted in bold belong to the ICC Emerging Umpires group, who will be prioritised for ICC appointments akin to those of Elite Panel members (Test matches and full members ODIs)
Former members
The following umpires were the member of the International Panel.
- †: Later elevated to the Elite Panel from the International Panel
Original panel
The original members of the International Panel in 1994 were:[1]
| Country | Members |
|---|---|
 Australia | Darrel Hair, Steve Randell |
 England | Dickie Bird, Ken Palmer, Nigel Plews, David Shepherd |
 India | VK Ramaswamy, Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan |
 New Zealand | Brian Aldridge, Steve Dunne |
 Pakistan | Khizer Hayat, Mahboob Shah |
 South Africa | Barry Lambson, Karl Liebenberg |
 Sri Lanka | B. C. Cooray, K. T. Francis |
 West Indies | Lloyd Barker, Steve Bucknor |
 Zimbabwe | Kantilal Kanjee, Ian Robinson |