As 2024 comes to an end, the performance of cricket umpires has been a focal point, especially regarding their accuracy with the Decision Review System (DRS).
This system plays a critical role in modern cricket, allowing players to challenge on-field decisions. Let’s take a closer look at how some of the top ICC umpires performed throughout the year.
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How did ICC Umpires perform with DRS in 2024?
The following table provides an overview of the leading umpires, their number of reviews, and the percentage of decisions that were overturned:
| Umpire | Reviews (R) | Overturned (O) | % Overturned (O%) | Umpire Calls (UC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Wilson | 82 | 29 | 35.4% | 12 |
| Adrian Holdstock | 44 | 13 | 29.5% | 13 |
| Paul Reiffel | 73 | 18 | 24.7% | 12 |
| Kumar Dharmasena | 70 | 16 | 22.9% | 13 |
| Nitin Menon | 62 | 14 | 22.6% | 9 |
| Sharfuddoula | 50 | 11 | 22.0% | 5 |
| Michael Gough | 69 | 15 | 21.7% | 13 |
| Ahsan Raza | 72 | 15 | 20.8% | 6 |
| Richard Kettleborough | 44 | 8 | 18.2% | 7 |
| Chris Gaffaney | 79 | 14 | 17.7% | 11 |
| Rod Tucker | 49 | 8 | 16.3% | 13 |
| Richard Illingworth | 57 | 9 | 15.8% | 12 |
| Marais Erasmus | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | 5 |
Data Source: Oliver Gigacz (@OliverGigacz) on Twitter
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What does the DRS performance reveal About Umpires in 2024?
Joel Wilson led the year with 35.4% of his decisions overturned, meaning nearly one-third of his calls were reversed after review.
Adrian Holdstock, with 29.5% overturned decisions, followed closely. Paul Reiffel had 24.7% of his calls overturned.
Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon had 22.9% and 22.6% overturned decisions, respectively. Marais Erasmus, with just 14.3% overturned decisions, showed consistency in his calls.
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