Billy Bowden

Billy Bowden, known for his unusual mannerisms, has been dropped by New Zealand Cricket as an international umpire

Billy Bowden of New Zealand has replaced Tony Hill in the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC umpires. Bowden's appointment is the only change to the panel, which was announced on Thursday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Reiffel's elevation on Tuesday following several strong seasons as one of the leading umpires in Australia. Reiffel joins fellow Australians Rod Tucker, Bruce Oxenford and Steve Davis on the panel of 12 umpires.

Rauf, who is being probed for allegedly taking expensive gifts from suspected bookies, and Bowden have been replaced by former Test cricketers Richard Illingworth and Paul Reiffel.

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar and his New Zealand on-field colleague Billy Bowden ordered one of the balls in use to be changed while the Lankans were batting.

The alleged ball tampering took place during England's seven-wicket Champions Trophy one-day international defeat by Sri Lanka at The Oval on Thursday when Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar and his his New Zealand on-field colleague Billy Bowden ordered one of the balls in use to be changed while the Lankans were batting.

Kallis appeared astonished when he was given out and stayed at the wicket, appearing to seek an explanation, before reluctantly heading to the dressing room.

Simon Taufel and Aleem Dar would be officiating in the World T20 final between West Indies and hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

The International Cricket Council on Sunday, announced the names of umpires and match referees who will officiate in the group stage of the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Sri Lanka from September 18 to October 7.

Four ICC Elite Panel umpires will officiate in the play-off matches of the Indian Premier League.

A major controversy erupted in the tri-series match between India and Australia at the SCG, with Sachin Tendulkar being dismissed in a debatable run out and visiting captain Mehendra Singh Dhoni lashing out at pacer Brett Lee for standing in the way of the batsman.

It was a comedy of errors which Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not find funny at all. In the 29th over of the tri-series ODI against Australia, India appealed for a stumping against Mike Hussey off Suresh Raina's bowling which was referred to third umpire Bruce Oxenford.

Known for his unusual style of signalling dismissals and boundaries, Kiwi umpire Billy Bowden on Sunday unleashed a strange sort of signal for a four which would have surprised even his close followers.

Kiwi umpires Hill and Bowden were sure that the no-balls bowled by Pak pacers were deliberate but thought the motive was to unsettle rival batsmen.

Billy Bowden and Tony Hill of New Zealand will create history by becoming the first neutral umpires from the same country to officiate in a Test.

Billy Bowden, known for his unusual mannerisms, has been dropped by New Zealand Cricket as an international umpire

Billy Bowden of New Zealand has replaced Tony Hill in the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC umpires. Bowden's appointment is the only change to the panel, which was announced on Thursday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Reiffel's elevation on Tuesday following several strong seasons as one of the leading umpires in Australia. Reiffel joins fellow Australians Rod Tucker, Bruce Oxenford and Steve Davis on the panel of 12 umpires.

Rauf, who is being probed for allegedly taking expensive gifts from suspected bookies, and Bowden have been replaced by former Test cricketers Richard Illingworth and Paul Reiffel.

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar and his New Zealand on-field colleague Billy Bowden ordered one of the balls in use to be changed while the Lankans were batting.

The alleged ball tampering took place during England's seven-wicket Champions Trophy one-day international defeat by Sri Lanka at The Oval on Thursday when Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar and his his New Zealand on-field colleague Billy Bowden ordered one of the balls in use to be changed while the Lankans were batting.

Kallis appeared astonished when he was given out and stayed at the wicket, appearing to seek an explanation, before reluctantly heading to the dressing room.

Simon Taufel and Aleem Dar would be officiating in the World T20 final between West Indies and hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

The International Cricket Council on Sunday, announced the names of umpires and match referees who will officiate in the group stage of the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Sri Lanka from September 18 to October 7.

Four ICC Elite Panel umpires will officiate in the play-off matches of the Indian Premier League.

A major controversy erupted in the tri-series match between India and Australia at the SCG, with Sachin Tendulkar being dismissed in a debatable run out and visiting captain Mehendra Singh Dhoni lashing out at pacer Brett Lee for standing in the way of the batsman.

It was a comedy of errors which Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not find funny at all. In the 29th over of the tri-series ODI against Australia, India appealed for a stumping against Mike Hussey off Suresh Raina's bowling which was referred to third umpire Bruce Oxenford.

Known for his unusual style of signalling dismissals and boundaries, Kiwi umpire Billy Bowden on Sunday unleashed a strange sort of signal for a four which would have surprised even his close followers.

Kiwi umpires Hill and Bowden were sure that the no-balls bowled by Pak pacers were deliberate but thought the motive was to unsettle rival batsmen.

Billy Bowden and Tony Hill of New Zealand will create history by becoming the first neutral umpires from the same country to officiate in a Test.