NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council on Monday kept the list of match referees unchanged for the 2026-27 international season, with Nitin Menon continuing as the only Indian on the ICC’s elite panel of referees.Following its annual review, the ICC decided to stick with the existing pool of elite umpires and umpires following a comprehensive assessment by the governing body’s umpire selection panel.
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Why Suryakumar Yadav Will Lose India T20I Captaincy: Everything You Need To KnowMenon, who became part of the elite panel in 2020, remains India’s sole representative among the top-rated international umpires. Former India pacer Javagal Srinath also retained his place as the only Indian in the ICC 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 that have defined the function at international level,” ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said in a statement.“What stands out is not just the quality of decision-making, but the ability to operate with clarity and confidence in high-pressure situations, across formats and conditions. This consistency provides reassurance to players, teams and fans alike.”“On behalf of the ICC, I would like to congratulate all panel members on their re-selection.”The umpire selection panel consisted of ICC General Manager – Cricket Wasim Khan, former English Premier League umpire Mike Riley, former international umpire and umpire coach Peter Manuel and former Indian batsman and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar.The panel reviewed the performances of umpires and umpires from across international cricket before deciding to retain the current line-up for the upcoming season.ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees (2026-27): Jeff Crowe (New Zealand), Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka), Andrew Pycroft (Zimbabwe), Richie Richardson (West Indies), Javagal Srinath (India).ICC Elite Panel of Umpires (2026-27): Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Christopher Gaffaney (New Zealand), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England), Nitin Menon (India), Allahuddien Re Paleker (South Africa), Sharakiiff Paula Raza (P) Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh), Rodney Tucker (Australia), Alex Wharf (England).
