Nitin Menon only Indian in ICC Elite Panel – Tezzbuzz
Samira Vishwas | May 12, 2026 3:24 PM CST
Dubai, May 12:
Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body on Monday named an unchanged team of match officials for the 2026-27 international season following its annual review.
Following a comprehensive assessment by its Umpire Selection Panel, the International Cricket Council (ICC) retained the existing group of elite umpires and match referees.
Menon has been part of the Elite Panel since 2020. Former India pacer Javagal Srinath remains the only Indian in the Elite Panel of Match Referees.“The decision to retain the Emirates ICC Elite Panels for the 2026-27 season reflects the consistency and high standards,” ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta said.
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