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In cricket matches, match referees and umpires play vital roles. Because T20 and ODI matches are played in a single day, their one decision can completely change the outcome of the game. The ICC has made numerous adjustments to the umpires’ rules and regulations over the past few years that not only assist them in making decisions but also ensure that nothing goes wrong with their decisions both on and off the field. wages of cricket umpires as recorded by the ICC in 2012.
How Much Match Referees Earn?
Umpires and match referees play important role in the cricket matches. Their single decision turn the game specially in T20 and ODI matches because it’s completed with in a day. In past few years, many changes to the umpires rules and regulation made by the ICC which not only help them to take decision but to make sure nothing went wrong with their decision on the field and outside of the field. ICC cricket umpires salaries reported back in 2012.
How Much Elite Panel Umpires Salaries In Cricket?
There are multiple reports claiming that Elite Umpires earnings, some stated that umpires do get paid only per match fees. However, a report back in February 2022 revealed that elite umpires earn maximum $400k based on their seniority or those who got more experienced. Aleem Dar, Marais Erasmus, Joel Wilson, Kumar Dharmasena mostly seen in the ICC events.
| Name | Base Salary | Panel | Bonus | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleem Dar | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Christopher Gaffaney | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Kumar Dharmasena | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Marais Erasmus | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Michael Gough | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Nitin Menon | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Paul Reiffel | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Richard Illingworth | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Richard Kettleborough | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Rodney Tucker | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Joel Wilson | $400k | Elite | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Ahmad Shah Pakteen | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Shawn Craig | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Alex Wharf | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Anil Chaudhary | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Roland Black | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Chris Brown | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Ahsan Raza | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Shaun George | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Lyndon Hannibal | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Leslie Reifer | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
| Iknow Chabi | $220k | International | N/A | 2023 |
What type contracts awarded to ICC Umpires?
There are two types of contracts for ICC Cricket Umpires, International and Elite Panel. Elite contracts only awarded top match umpires who become officials of top series during cricket calendar. International contracts, holders who were recently promoted to the referees panel with just 2-3 years experienced.
How Much Match Referee in a Cricket Match Earn?
However the contracts for match referees also same, elite panel and international contracts. A match referee at the of the year with hold elite contract earn guaranteed salary upto $375k that not include any bonuses because no reports revealed about match referees bonuses from the tournament and events hold by ICC sponsorship. Umpires on the field got bit advantage as they have sponsorships on their shirts and caps.
New entry match referees do get paid only if they got selected most of the referees who hold contract with ICC earn per match fees.
| Referees | Base Salary | Panel | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Boon | $375k | Elite | 2023 |
| Chris Broad | $375k | Elite | 2023 |
| Jeffrey Crowe | $375k | Elite | 2023 |
| Ranjan Madugalle | $375k | Elite | 2023 |
| Andrew Pycroft | $375k | Elite | 2023 |
| Richie Richardson | $375k | Elite | 2023 |
| Javagal Srinath | $375k | Elite | 2023 |
| Hamim Talwar | $65k | International | – |
| Bob Stratford | $65k | International | – |
| Akhtar Ahmad | $65k | International | – |
| Phil Whitticase | $65k | International | – |
| Manu Nayar | $65k | International | – |
| Graham McCrea | $65k | International | – |
| Gary Baxter | $65k | International | – |
| Ali Naqvi | $65k | International | – |
| Shaid Wadvalla | $65k | International | – |
| Graeme La Brooy | $65k | International | – |
| Reon King | $65k | International | – |
| Emmanuel Dube | $65k | International | – |
