Sports Bulletin Report
Dubai (UAE): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Paul Reiffel of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for completing a century of One Day Internationals as an on-field umpire at the third ODI between New Zealand and India in Hamilton on Tuesday.
Reiffel has become the 23rd umpire to stand in at least 100 ODIs and the sixth Australian to do so after Daryl Harper, Simon Taufel, Darrell Hair, Steve Davis and Rod Tucker.
ICC General Manager – Events and Cricket Operations, Gaurav Saxena said: “The ICC is fortunate to have an esteemed panel of umpires who bring a wealth of experience and understanding of the game, both as former players and officials. Paul is a great example of that journey.
“Having played at the highest level of international cricket, he has successfully transitioned into umpiring and established himself as one of the most respected officials in the game. His 13 years on the Elite Panel speak volumes about his consistency, professionalism and the high standards he has maintained.
“On behalf of the ICC, I congratulate Paul on reaching the significant milestone of 100 ODIs as an umpire and wish him continued success in the years ahead.”
Paul Reiffel said: “I am grateful to the ICC and Cricket Australia for their support over the years, and to my colleagues on the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires and Referees for the great camaraderie and advice along the way.
“I would also like to thank my family and friends for always being there for me and for their constant support and encouragement. It has been a wonderful journey to be involved in the game at the highest level, first as a cricketer and then as an umpire, and I feel fortunate to have had these opportunities.
“I look forward to being part of many more matches and making many more memories in the years ahead.”
Reifel was named in Australia’s national umpire panel in 2005, six years after his final international appearance and in 2008 became the first former Australian Test cricketer to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Umpires. He was promoted to the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires in June 2013.
Reiffel’s first ODI as an umpire was between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne in February 2009 and he has stood at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups in 2015, 2019 and 2023. He has also officiated in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in the 2017 and 2025 editions. Reiffel and Kumar Dharmasena of Sri Lanka are the only two men to have both played in and umpired in 90 ODIs.
