Becoming a member of the Emirates Elite and International Panel of ICC Umpires

To become a member of the Emirates Elite or International Panels of ICC Umpires, officials must be standing regularly in first-class cricket in a Full Member country of the ICC.

From the list of first-class umpires, each country nominates their two best-performing umpires to the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires, and their next best to the position of TV Umpire.

Members of the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires are then eligible to be chosen for ICC events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy.

They can also be appointed from time to time to stand in Test matches to provide cover for members of the Elite panel.

The ICC closely monitors the performance of these umpires at international cricket. Those that show that they have the qualities to perform at the highest level, may then be invited to become full-time members of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires.