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When the batsman is in front, it's hard for me to know where the wicket is, especially when there is an appeal for lbw. What should I do?

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Try to judge where the ball would have gone if it didn't hit the batsman and just try your best. If you get it wrong once or twice, that's okay.

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What happens if the umpires do not agree?

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State only what you saw and what you believe is correct. They do not have to agree with you.

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Is it important that a person having experience of playing at the club level or the national level to become an umpire?

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It doesn't matter, as long as the person has experience in how the game works. If the person does have club experience, it will be helpful.

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I am 25 and want to pursue umpiring as profession. Currently living in Bangalore. Want to ask what kind of course KSCA offers at a beginners level?

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Check out the KSCA Website, see if you can find anything helpful there. They may have a section on there about doing Umpire Trials.

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Is there any age limit to become an umpire?

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Yes in test cricket, it is 60. In ODI''s, it is 58. And in the Ranji trophy, it is 55.

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Is umpiring a rewarding and a very high-paid job?

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Yes cricket boards of different countries offer healthy pays to umpires. Pay for an umpire is based on the number of matches in which he or she does umpiring. Also, boards grant an umpire a healthy annual pay.

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Can a 12th class student become a cricket umpire?

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Yes, that is possible because there is no educational requirement to become a cricket umpire. If you can demonstrate and excellent grasp of the rules and a thorough understanding of the game, then you have a good chance of becoming an umpire. You will also need good conflict resolution skills and excellent communication skills.

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What is maximum age limit for sitting for an umpiring examination?

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The maximum age of an umpire is 58. Either that, or it is necessary that you have played cricket in the past at state level or higher.

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In any format of cricket there are no young umpires ,mostly umpires are aged more than 40. What is the reason?

Antia Johnson

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It may well be that the umpire played cricket in different positions for some time. And once he or she reached a certain age, then found that being an umpire was the position that he/she wanted to do. At this age, they have sufficient knowledge and understanding to be successful.

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I am in UAE, what I need to do become an Umpire?

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RYA awards two qualifications for umpires, Regional Umpire (RU) and RYA National Umpire (NU).

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What do you do if a player, like the bowler, gets mad with you?

YOGESH DHATRAK

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It is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batter after the striker has received the ball.

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How many years will it take to be a cricket umpire?

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A combination of oral and written exams and assessments can take up to four years.

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