DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies cricketing Sir Richie Richardson has achieved the outstanding milestone of officiating in 100 Males’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) as a Match Referee.
Richardson, a distinguished member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, reached this landmark throughout Tuesday’s first ODI between South Africa and Pakistan in Paarl.
The 62-year-old former West Indies captain has had an illustrious profession as a match official since debuting as a world match referee in February 2016. The Antiguan has officiated 52 Exams, 106 T20Is, eight Ladies’s ODIs, and 15 Ladies’s T20Is.
An elated Richardson mirrored on the milestone. “Reaching 100 ODIs is particular for me, notably because it comes shortly after finishing 100 T20Is and 50 Take a look at matches. Whereas I’ve by no means pursued data or milestones, they permit me to replicate on my journey.
“I take immense delight in my function as a match referee, simply as I did when representing the West Indies as a cricketer. I’m grateful to the ICC and Cricket West Indies for his or her assist all through my profession. I additionally prolong heartfelt because of my household and pals for his or her unwavering encouragement over time.”
ICC Senior Supervisor for Umpires and Referees, Sean Simple, praised Richardson’s contributions to the sport.
“That is the third milestone achievement for Richie in latest months, and he deserves all the popularity coming his method.
“Richie has introduced his huge expertise as a participant and workforce supervisor to his function as a match referee, dealing with the job pressures with distinctive composure. He has earned immense respect from gamers, officers, and stakeholders alike. We’re lucky to have him on the Elite Panel. On behalf of the ICC, I want Richie all the most effective for his one centesimal ODI and look ahead to many extra accolades in his profession.”
As a participant, Richardson was a formidable batsman throughout his worldwide profession, which spanned from 1983 to 1996. He amassed 5,944 runs in 86 Take a look at matches and 6,248 runs in 224 ODIs.