Kool_SRG Posted June 30, 2020 Report Posted June 30, 2020 India's Nitin Menon has been included in the ICC Elite panel of umpires for the 2020-21 season after the annual review conducted by the game's governing body. At 36, Menon is one of the youngest to be included in the Elite panel. He was earlier part of the International panel and will replace England's Nigel Llong in the Elite roster. A panel consisting of ICC general manager of cricket Geoff Allardice (chairman), former player Sanjay Manjrekar, and match referees Ranjan Madugalle and David Boon made the selection. The ICC monitors umpires' standing through various parameters, including on-field decision-making, the number of reviews the match official has got right, and conduct on the field. Accordingly, points are tallied and umpires are ranked internally. As per ESPNcricinfo's data, Llong has had the highest percentage (36.2%) of his reviewed decisions overturned in Tests since September 28, 2017. Menon, who began his umpiring career in 2017, has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is in men's cricket. He has also stood in ten women's T20Is, including the 2018 and 2020 T20 World Cups. After S Venkataraghavan and S Ravi, he is the third umpire from India to make it to the Elite panel. "It's a great honour and matter of pride for me to be named in the Elite panel," Menon said in an ICC release. "To be officiating regularly along with the leading umpires and referees of the world is something that I always dreamt of and the feeling has yet to sink in. "Having already officiated in Tests, ODIs and T20Is as well as in ICC events, I understand the great responsibility that comes with the job. I also feel this is a responsibility on me to take Indian umpires forward and help them by sharing my experiences." Adrian Griffith, the ICC's senior manager of umpires and referees, congratulated Menon, saying he "has come through our pathway system with very consistent performances". Last year, England's Michael Gough and West Indies' Joel Wilson were promoted to the Elite panel, while Ravi was omitted from the list. 'Not surprised by Menon's selection' - Taufel Taufel, who has worked extensively with Indian umpires, said he was not "surprised" by Menon's elevation. "I'm not surprised by his selection as his talent was evident some years ago," Taufel told ESPNcricinfo. "But again it shows that it takes many years to get to world-class, through commitment, dedication, resilience and a growth mindset. With Nitin joining the top group, a role model is there for many Indian umpires who aspire to be the best. Hopefully, it will encourage the BCCI to keep investing in their development programs for match officials." ICC Elite panel of umpires: Aleem Dar, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Nitin Menon, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Bruce Oxenford, Paul Reiffel, Rod Tucker and Joel Wilson ICC Elite panel of match referees: David Boon, Chris Broad, Jeff Crowe, Ranjan Madugalle, Andy Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath Quote
Kool_SRG Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Posted June 30, 2020 Hope he gets good stint and doesn't get shunted out like Sundaram Ravi... As far as I saw Nitin is pretty good as compared to Sundaram ravi. Make a note of Micheal Gough he is going to be one of Top umpires soon and is already on top with very less number of his decisions were reviewed and over turned... Quote
Kool_SRG Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Posted June 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Kool_SRG said: Make a note of Micheal Gough he is going to be one of Top umpires soon and is already on top with very less number of his decisions were reviewed and over turned... Quote
Kool_SRG Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Posted June 30, 2020 My dream is to officiate in the Ashes: Umpire Nitin Menon after ICC Elite Panel induction India have not been able to produce world-class umpires regularly but Nitin Menon, who was recently inducted into the ICC Elite Panel, sees the situation getting better. HIGHLIGHTS My dream series will be Ashes without a doubt. That is the only series I watch on TV: Nitin Menon If you are a home umpire, then there is additional pressure on you to get decisions right: Menon Menon said it's important to stand up to players after making the decision Nitin Menon, the youngest member in the ICC elite panel of umpires, considers the Ashes series as the ultimate challenge but he says the biggest challenge in prevailing circumstances is to ensure that the players, knowingly or unknowingly, don''t apply saliva on the ball. Menon, 36, quit his playing career when he was 22 and shifted to his family profession of umpiring. The "practical" move culminated in Menon making his international debut three years ago and his entry into the 12-member panel on Monday is the icing on the cake. Having become part of the elite club in unprecedented times of COVID-19, Menon doesn''t know what his next assignment will be but is fully aware that enforcing ICC''s latest guidelines will be a big challenge. "The main challenge will be of ball management, more so in Tests. Initially, we will give friendly warning to the players before applying the law, like we do it when someone is running dangerously on the pitch. "The players are most likely to apply saliva by mistake than deliberately. So, we will act accordingly. More details on playing conditions will come after the series in England (starting next month), then we will know more on how to go about recent changes made in the game," said the Indore-based umpire. That's the only series I watch on TV: Menon When things are back to normal, Menon hopes to be part of the iconic Ashes between England and Australia. "My dream series will be Ashes without a doubt. That is the only series I watch on TV. The atmosphere, the way the series is fought is something I want be involve in. Whether in England or Australia I would love to be part of it. And, umpiring in the World Cup, be it T20 or ODI." The ICC recently also decided that only local umpires will be used due to the travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The way the visiting team, West Indies, quarantined itself in England for two weeks before getting down to training, umpires will be required to do the same. Menon thinks that could take a mental toll on the umpires. "Mentally, it will be challenging, because we will have to quarantine ourselves. I am told the umpires for the England-West Indies are in their hotel for the last 10 days. "So, staying indoors for that long will be a challenge because normally we get to go out and relax after a long day in the field. We will be away from family also," he said. Besides ensuring that players don''t use saliva, umpires will have to monitor that they adhere to social distancing and that their hands are sanitised regularly after they come in contact with the ball. Umpires, who too will need to follow the guidelines on social distancing, no longer have to take care of players'' personal items on the field. "Wearing gloves could be an individual choice for umpires but we have decided that we will keep santisers in our pockets. After the fall of a wicket and drinks break, we have to hold the ball, so just to be safe. "And by chance if a players put saliva on the ball, we will have to immediately sanitise it. That will be the job of the fourth umpire. He will come to the middle with wipes and sanitise the ball. But we need to follow that protocol only if we see the saliva being applied only then." The drastic changes made in the game could also impact over-rate but Menon said it is too early to judge that. "We are waiting for the feedback of the umpires who will officiate in the England''s home series against West Indies and Pakistan. Whatever protocols the ICC sets, we will follow that." Culture shift happening in Indian umpiring: Menon Menon has already officiated in 43 international matches including three Tests. Though, he will be doing the games in India in the short-term, Menon said he will feel less pressure. "c. Now I am in the elite panel, that pressure will not be there. Obviously, being in the elite panel has its own challenges and you have to keep performing to remain there after the annual review." India have not been able to produce world-class umpires regularly but Menon sees the situation getting better. "There is a culture shift happening in Indian umpiring. The umpires that are coming up in domestic cricket are in their early 40s. It is a flourishing profession and great platform for someone like me who wanted to play for the country but can can still represent it as an umpire. "If we can develop our mentality that it is not just about umpiring in the elite panel, it is about match management, communication skills and body language, you will see more of us there. We are almost there. "And players will test us for sure but if you feel the decision that you have taken is right, then you have to stand up to the the players. They will respect that even if you are a Virat Kohli or Steve Smith," concluded Menon. Quote
Kool_SRG Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Posted June 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Heroin said: I read the title as nitya Menon Quote
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