ICC drops Bowden from Elite Panel of umpires

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has removed veteran New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden from the Elite Panel of umpires that are chosen to officiate in Test cricket and premier tournaments.

As Bowden is removed who umpired in 84-Tests, 195 ODIs and 21 T20 international matches, seasoned Australian umpire Steve Davis has also retired from professional umpiring.

The outgoing duo has been replaced by India’s Sundaram Ravi and New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney. In a statement released by the ICC, Ravi was elated at his appointment.

2015-2016 Umpire list Listed below

Aleem Dar (Pakistan)

Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)

Marais Erasmus (South Africa)

Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)

Ian Gould (England)

Richard Illingworth (England)

Richard Kettleborough (England)

Nigel Llong (England)

Sundaram Ravi (India)

Paul Reiffel (Australia)

Rod Tucker (Australia)

Bruce Oxenford (Australia) (70)