Challenging, but a lot of fun: Aussie umpire Treloar embraces Ranji stint
Australian umpire Ben Treloar is officiating Ranji Trophy matches in India as part of a bilateral exchange program between Cricket Australia and the BCCI. He noted that the experience has been challenging due to the different pitch conditions compared to those in Australia.
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International umpire exchange programs help standardize officiating quality and foster cross-cultural professional development in professional cricket.
Challenging, but a lot of fun: Aussie umpire Treloar embraces Ranji stint left Ben Treloar. R.V. MOORTHY The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/u8xmti/article71611425.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/6744_22_10_2026_17_7_32_1_01_RVM_9130.JPG MOORTHY RV New Delhi, 22/10/2026. Australian umpire Ben Treloar during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Gujarat at the Airforce Palam Ground in New Delhi on October 21, 2026. Photo R V Moorthy He will officiate in one more Ranji game, between Mumbai and Haryana next week, before returning home New Delhi For Australian umpire Ben Treloar, the last week in India has been an enriching experience. The 44-year-old, as part of an exchange programme for umpires between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia, was in the national capital for the Ranji Trophy encounter between Delhi and Gujarat. Treloar will officiate one more Ranji game, between Mumbai and Haryana next week, before returning home.
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