Kumar Dharmasena

'Kumar Dharmasena Told Me...', Stuart Broad Reacts On Nitin Menon's 'Not Out' Decision That Saved Steve Smith

Nitin Menon was hailed for giving 'Not-Out' decision to a close run-out call. England thought they had got their man, in this instance being Steve Smith, but Menon ruled it 'not out'.

Jul 29, 2023, 11:56 AM IST

SL vs AUS: Umpire Kumar Dharmasena tries to take a catch in 3rd ODI, video goes viral - WATCH

Sri Lanka vs Australia 3rd ODI witnessed an interesting incident as on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena, standing at square leg, acted like he was going to catch the ball after Australian batter Alex Carey lofted it towards the position.

Jun 20, 2022, 18:06 PM IST

Wasim Jaffer takes a dig at Kumar Dharmasena before the England vs New Zealand semi-final

Former Indian opening batter Wasim Jaffer, who is known for his humorous takes on social media, did not disappoint his fans on eve of the first semi-final clash between England and New Zealand. 

Nov 10, 2021, 21:10 PM IST

India's Nitin Menon becomes youngest umpire to be named in Emirates ICC Elite Panel

Menon, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, will replace England umpire Nigel Llong in the panel. 

Jun 29, 2020, 14:14 PM IST

Hamilton Test: New Zealand reach 173/3 against England before rain forces early stumps on Day 1

Heavy rain washed out the final session of the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Friday.

Nov 29, 2019, 10:58 AM IST

Marais Erasmus, Ruchira Palliyaguruge and Kumar Dharmasena to officiate remaining Ashes Tests

While the fourth Test match will take place at Old Trafford from September 4, the fifth and final match will take place at the Oval beginning September 12. 

Aug 31, 2019, 13:42 PM IST

ICC backs Umpire Kumar Dharmasena's decision in 2019 ICC World Cup final

ICC, General Manager of Cricket, Geoff Allardice, noted that the umpires had to make a judgement call as to whether the batsmen had crossed when the throw was released. 
 

Jul 28, 2019, 18:23 PM IST

No regrets: Kumar Dharmasena on 'error' in ICC World Cup 2019 final overthrow controversy

The ex-cricketer further confirmed that the decision to signal six runs rather than five runs had been backed by the rest of umpires including the third umpire as well as match referee Ranjan Madugalla. 

Jul 21, 2019, 16:25 PM IST

West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel charged for language used in England Test

Gabriel's comment to Joe Root was not audible to television viewers but, Root was heard replying to the bowler ,"Don't use it as an insult. There's nothing wrong with being gay."

Feb 13, 2019, 10:26 AM IST

Nothing wrong with being gay: Joe Root to Shannon Gabriel during on-field spat

According to reports, Gabriel's comments were not picked up by stump microphones but Root was heard telling the bowler, "There's nothing wrong with being gay". 

Feb 12, 2019, 10:43 AM IST

Ball tampering in Ashes? England under the scanner at MCG

England's bowling effort on day four of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test may have some explaining to do after the cameras caught James Anderson allegedly using his fingernail on the quarter seam of the ball. 

Dec 29, 2017, 13:04 PM IST

ICC uses names of four Sri Lankan cricketers to welcome Twitter's #280characters

Sri Lankan cricket team is in India for a full series, comprising three Tests, three ODIs and another three T20I matches.

Nov 11, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

Shakib Al Hasan becomes first Bangladeshi to be inducted in MCC World Cricket Committee

Shakib Al Hasan is regarded as one of Bangladesh's finest players since they were awarded the Test status in 2000, with the all-rounder having played 51 Test matches and 177 One-day Internationals.

Oct 13, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Cuttack ODI: Umpire Kumar Dharmasena messes up DRS review, twitter couldn't stop trolling

In the end, however, the on-field umpire reversed his decision and England batsman was given a lifeline.

Jan 21, 2017, 11:06 AM IST

IND vs ENG: After losing limited-over series to India, England fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI

Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fine after Morgan's side was ruled to be one over short of its target.

Jan 20, 2017, 14:28 PM IST

AUS vs NZ: Virender Sehwag trolls Kumar Dharmasena for another decision goof-up

Dharmasena is on the ICC’s Elite panel of umpires but has endured a difficult time while officiating during the recent games.

Dec 06, 2016, 12:48 PM IST

India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ravichandran Ashwin stars as spinners turn on the heat on visitors

For England, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow were in the middle at close of play on day two with their team still trailing by 352 runs.

Nov 18, 2016, 17:29 PM IST