26 Jan, Dubai (CRICKETNMORE): Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees is officiating in his 250th One-Day International in the fifth and final match between Australia and Pakistan in Adelaide on Thursday.
The former New Zealand captain, who played 39 Tests and 75 ODIs for New Zealand between 1983 and 1990, has become only the third match referee to reach 250 ODIs after Ranjan Madugalle and Chris Broad.
Jeff Crowe: “It is always an honour to represent ICC and have a continued involvement in the game of cricket. I look forward to adding a few more to the tally.”
Adrian Griffith, ICC’s Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees: “Jeff brought his rich experience as a player into the role of an ICC match referee and has done a fine job of it over the years. I congratulate him on behalf of everyone at the ICC and wish him continued success.”
Jeff Crowe’s international refereeing career at a glance:
First match – ODI between West Indies v England, Georgetown, 18 April 2004
Test debut – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Faisalabad, 20-24 October 2004
Has also officiated in 81 Tests and 67 Twenty20 Internationals
Officiated in three ICC Cricket World Cups – 2007, 2011 and 2015 including the finals in 2007 and 2011
Officiated in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2006 and 2009
Officiated in ICC World Twenty20 in 2010, 2012 and 2016
Other referees who have officiated in 250 or more ODIs:
Ranjan Madugalle (302)
Chris Broad (281)