Umpire Marais Erasmus will retire after the second test between New Zealand and Australia.
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Christchurch: Veteran South African umpire Marais Erasmus has announced his retirement from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. His illustrious career spanning more than two decades will end with his final umpiring duty during the second Test between New Zealand and Australia starting on Friday.
The Christchurch Test will be Erasmus’ 82nd men’s Test match as umpire, making him 10th on the list of umpires who have officiated in most Test matches. Erasmus also umpired in 124 men’s ODIs, 43 men’s T20 matches and 18 women’s T20 matches. He has also served as a TV umpire in 131 international matches.
With a remarkable track record of umpiring in several prestigious cricket events including four Men’s Cricket World Cups (2011, 2015, 2019, 2023) and seven Men’s T20 World Cups (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2022) and ICC As of 2013 and 2017, there have been three Women’s T20 World Cups (2010, 2012, 2014) in addition to two men’s Champions Trophy tournaments in 2013 and 2017.
Erasmus was an on-field umpire in 25 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches, 33 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches, 18 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup matches and six ICC Champions Trophy games. He appeared in seven finals of ICC tournaments.
His role in iconic moments like the thrilling 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand, as well as the recent decision which led to Angelo Mathews becoming the first batsman to be timed out in international cricket, etc.
Reflecting on his journey, Erasmus expressed his gratitude for the opportunities and memories he cherished during his tenure. “I have had a great time on the elite panel, umpiring some of the top-tier matches around the world and at global ICC events,” Erasmus told the ICC.
‘Although I will miss being on the elite panel and the challenges that come with it, I feel it is time for me to step away and contribute to the sport in some other way.’
He was appointed to the elite panel of ICC umpires in 2010, making him the joint longest-serving current umpire with Rod Tucker.
The highlight of Erasmus’ career was winning the David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year in 2016, 2017 and 2021.
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