Marais Erasmus, a distinguished figure in international umpiring, recently bid farewell to his role after overseeing the second and final Test between New Zealand and Australia in Christc??hurch last March. Erasmus began his umpiring career back in 2006, officiating an impressive total of 380 matches.

Marais Erasmus: A distinguished career in umpiring

Erasmus was elevated to the Elite Panel of ICC umpires in 2010, sharing the honor of being the joint-longest serving current umpire with Rod Tucker. Throughout his remarkable career, the 60-year-old received several accolades, including the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year in 2016, 2017 and 2021. He also had the privilege of officiating in four ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups held in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023.

Managing challenges: Dealing with James Anderson

In a recent interview with Telegraph, Erasmus provided insights into his experiences umpiring some of cricket’s most iconic figures. He revealed that England’s veteran pace duo, James Anderson and to a certain extent, Stuart Broad, posed signif??icant challenges for umpires. Reflecting on Anderson, Erasmus expressed gratit??ude that he was never appointed captain. According to Erasmus, Anderson was challenging to manage, as he preferred direct communication and avoided attempting to sway him with persuasion.

“Thank god Jimmy (Anderson) was never captain but no, no Jimmy was hard work. You knew that he was not a character that you should, you know, try and sweet talk or whatever. I normally just gave him quite abrupt, short answers,” Erasmus said.

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Particularly regarding issues like running on the wicket, Erasmus emphasized Anderson’s tendency to engage in endless debates. He preferred to assert his authority firmly, advising Anderson to comply with warnings regarding the issue without engaging in further discussion. Erasmus also noted that Broad posed similar challenges, attributing their fiery demeanor to their roles as fast bowlers.

“Because if you got into a debate with him it was going to be never-ending, especially when you spoke to Jimmy about the running on the wicket. He would argue it. I just said ‘you’re on the danger zone, try and get off. If you don’t I will give you a warning. It is not going to be a debate.�?Stuart Broad was challenging as well sometimes but he and Jimmy are fiery fast bowlers and that’s the way it should be,” Erasmus concluded.

Anderson’s milestone: Joining the elite club of 700 Test wickets

Even following Broad’s departure from the game as the fifth-highest wicket-taker with 604 dismissals, Anderson maintains his supremacy in the longest format of cricket. Anderson recently achieved the remarkable milestone of becoming just the third bowler in the history of red-ball cricket to surpass the 700-wicket mark, ranking only behind spin legends Muthiah Muralidaran and Shane Warne.

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Veteran umpire from South Africa Marais Erasmus has announced his retirement from international ump??iring, culminating a remarkable career spanning across ??formats.

Cricket umpire Marais Erasmus bids farewell to International arena

In an exclusive interview to Cricbuzz, Erasmus, known for his stellar contributions to the game, said that the decision to step down was made in October of the previous year and has officially communicated his retirement plan to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Currently officiating in the Test series between New Zealand and Australia, Erasmus’s retirement will mark the end of an era in international umpiring.

“I’ll miss the privileges and the travelling. But I’ve had enough of being away and living outside of my comfort zone. I think having a more boring life is what I’m looking for. I decided in October last year and I informed the ICC that I would finish my contract in April and that would be that,” Erasmus said.

Prolific officiating career: Numbers that define Erasmus’s legacy

Erasmus, who transitioned from a seam-bowling all-rounder to an umpire, has left an indelible mark on the cricketing world. His impressive record includes officiating in 80 Tests, 124 ODIs, and 43 T20Is for men, along with contributing to 18 women’s T20Is. His role as the TV umpire in 131 men’s internationals across formats added further depth to his illustrious career.

Beyond retirement: Erasmus’s future endeavors in Cricket

Erasmus further disclosed his post-retirement plans. After a well-??deserved sabbatical, he intends to collaborate with Cricket South Africa, bringing his expertise to officiate in domestic cricket. Furthermore, Erasmus expressed his eagerness to assume a mentorship role for umpires in his home country.

“For the first couple of months, I’m just going to take the winter off. We have some travel planned domestically, and from September I’ll be in the hands of CSA,” the 60-year-old added.

“We still need to finalise how they want to use me. I’ll umpire in domestic cricket next season and play a mentoring role. I might go to the Khaya Majola Week (a school event) or the club championships, and I’ll be watching and advising umpires,” Erasmus concluded.

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A triumphant legacy in Cricket officiating

Erasmus’s exceptional contributions were duly recognized with three ICC Umpire of the Year awards in 2016, 2017, and 2021. This achievement places him among the elite, sharing the spotlight with Richard Kettle borough and Aleem Dar, while Simon Taufel leads with five honours. Erasmus joined the ICC Elite Panel of Umpire??s in 2010, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of cricket officiating

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Marais Erasmus has been a pillar in the? inte?rnational scene as an umpire and his retirement will be a loss to important series and tournaments around the world

Stellar job Marais 🫡 pic.twitter.com/fb7oZJ20Go

— Werner (@Werries_) February 29, 2024

Marai?s Erasmus off??iciating in his final international match between New Zealand and Australia.

– He made his umpiring debut 18 years back, one of the greatest umpires! 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/lcqGuJd7Rl

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 29, 2024

Damn Marais Erasmus is retiring…

— Dr William Hebblewhite (@Whebblewhite) February 29, 2024

marais erasmus:

thank you for you??r service. one of the most iconic umpires within the game. sorry if any journalists ask you about your close friendshi?p with taylor swift.

have a great retirement, king of our hearts ♥️ pic.twitter.com/H49PE65fdL

— Abi Slade (@abi_slade) February 29, 2024

Well, Marais Erasmus calls it a day on his international umpiring ?career post the Trans-Tasman Test series.

Personally was a fan of him, always felt he was with the bowlers while deciding on close calls.#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/XVK3yG3sGb

— Pranav Nair (@leg_gully) February 29, 2024

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MASSIVE LOSS to world #cricket 🏏

Congratulations #MaraisErasmus on an unbelievable Domestic 🇿🇦 and International 🌎 Umpiring career…👏�?ENJOY #retirement and hopefully in some way you’ll not be totally lost to the great game�? pic.twitter.com/vzGExHEaOn

— Dave Nosworthy (@DONCRICKET) February 29, 2024

Marais Erasmus bids farewel?l to Inte??rnational Cricket umpiring after Illustrious Career.

Test series between New Zealand and Australia?? will be his last.

He started his international umpiring career in 2006, he has stood in 80 Tests, 124 ODIs and 43 T20Is played by men, in 18�?pic.twitter.com/mu2klzLNiu

— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) February 29, 2024

One of the greatest umpires I’ve seen! Thank you for all you’ve done! You will always gonna be counted in a greatest umpires of all time! Chee?rs! 🫶🏻�?a href="//twitter.com/hashtag/MaraisErasmus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">#MaraisErasmus #NZvAUS #NZvsAUS //t.co/dhExJ4J3Ml

— Utkarsh Raj (@utkrshhrj) February 29, 2024

Veteran South African umpire, Marais Erasmus, a three-time ICC Award winner, is set to retire from international cricket after the 1st Test between New Zealand and Australia. Erasmus made his umpiring debut in a T20I match between South Africa and Australia in February 2006.�?pic.twitter.com/NuxDWaZmIl

— 90's Cricket Lover (@90scricketlover) February 29, 2024

Marais Erasmus umpir??ing his last Test match between Australia and New Zealand.

One of the best umpires ever, he began his career as an umpire eighteen years ago! 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/rJiQnNoBvk

— Momtahan Karim (@Karimmomtahan) February 29, 2024

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After the end of the first day’s play in the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam, a noteworthy incident occurred as Team India’s bowling all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, engaged in an animated chat with umpire Marais Erasmus. The interaction took place after stumps were called, with Ashwin, who remained unbeaten alongside centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal, appearing visibly animated during the con??versation.

R Ashwin seemed upset

The incident drew significant attention on social media platforms, as cameras captured Ashwin’s intense discussion with Erasmus. While pleasantries were exchanged between Jaiswal and several English cricketers, Ashwin’s demeanour suggested that he was upset about something.

Why Ashwin had a heated chat with the umpire?

The context of Ashwin’s animated conversation may be linked to the fact that the expected 90 overs for the day were completed before the cutoff time. Despite this, the umpire chose to extend the day’s play until the scheduled time of 4:30 pm IST. Unfortunately, India lost a wicket in the 91st over, requiring Ashwin to come out to bat for the last two overs of the day – a situation that many batters find unfavourable. This circumstance could have contributed to Ashwin’s apparent dissatisfaction.

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At stumps, India were 336 for the loss of six wickets, with Yashasvi Jaiswal remaining unbeaten on 179. With the help of four spinners, Engla?nd bowled 93 overs during the day.

During the post-day media interaction, debutant Rajat Patidar was asked about Ashwin’s conversation with the umpire, but he expressed unawareness of the details, stating, “I don’t know what the conversation was about.”

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The 36th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 saw England take on Australia at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and treated fans to all the elements of a classic cricket showdown. However, the one moment that stood out among all was a brilliant DRS call from the Aussie side, which helped them get rid of star English batter Joe Root early in the game.

Australia’s decent start and England’s fightback

The match between the two formidable sides commenced with Australia putting up a decent batting performance, and Marnus Labuschagne standing out with his well-constructed 71 runs off 83 balls for them. Meanwhile, Steve Smith also contributed with a valuable 44 off 52 deliveries. Nevertheless, England’s Chris Woakes turned the tide with his brilliant bowling, taking four wickets for just 54 runs. As a result, the Australian team was bundled out for a compet?itive but not insurmountable tot??al of 286 in 49.3 overs.

Joe Root’s crucial dismissal

In the second innings, England faced early pressure from the Aussie bowlers, losing key wickets in their pursuit of the target. Among these dismissals, the one that stood out was the clever dismissal of Root, who had the potential to anchor the English innings but w??ent back to the pavilion off a brilliant review from Australia.

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Marnus Labuschagne’s insistence and Australia’s sharp review

Root’s dismissal came in the 4.3rd over when the scoreboard was reading 19/2, and he faced an outside off-length delivery from Mitchell Starc, which was shaping away from him. The right-handed batter attempted a shot to steer the ball down with an open face, but he got a faint edge on the ball. Although the on-field umpire, Marais Erasmus, missed the deflectio?n, failing to notice ?the faint nick, the sharp-eared Labuschagne was attentive and was quick to express his excitement.

Labuschagne immediately conveyed his confidence in the potential dismissal to his teammates and skipper Pat Cummins, who hesitantly decided to go for the review with just two seconds left to challenge the umpire’s decision.

To the delight of the Australian camp, the UltraEdge technology confirmed what Labuschagne had heard �?a clear deflection off Joe Root’s bat. This crucial review not only sent Root back to the pavilion but also changed the dynamics of the game, putting England under even more pressure.

Here’s the video:

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Team India captain Rohit Sharma has provided an explanation for his intriguing gesture of showing his bicep muscles to on-field umpire Marias Erasmus from South Africa during the ODI World Cup 2023 fixture against Pakistan in Ahmedabad.

The Men in Blue achieved a comprehensive seven-wicket victory, with Jasprit Bumrah being awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ for his exceptional two-wicket performance in the first essay.

The playful exchange

Chasing a modest target of 199 runs, Rohit played a pivotal role with his powerful batting display, contributing a game-winning 86 runs from 63 balls. The intriguing incident unfolded during the 15th over of the second innings when Rohit struck a massive six off Pakistan‘s Haris Rauf and reached the non-striker’s end. At that point, he made a playful gesture by flexing his bicep muscles in the direction of the umpire Erasmus.

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Rohit Sharma reveals the reason

Hardik Pandya, the versatile all-rounder, approached Rohit after the game, eager to unravel the mystery behind that light-hearted moment. The 36-year-old candidly shared the details of t??he amusing interaction with the umpire. He disclosed that during the match, the umpire had inquired? about the source of his colossal six-hitting prowess, playfully suggesting that perhaps it was because of a large cricket bat.

“The umpire asked me, how am I hitting such big and effortless sixes. Is it because of the bat? I told him it’s not my bat, it’s my power,” Rohit said.

Here’s the video: 

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India’s World cup performance

In terms of their CWC 2023 journey, Team India has maintained an unblemished record, winning all three of their games in the ongoing global showpiece event. Not only did their victory against Pakistan place them at the top of the points table, but it also significantly improved their Net Run Rate, which currently stands at +1.821. New Zealand, with an NRR of +1.604 and six points, are the closest competit??or at the moment.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the roster of match officials for the league phase of the forthcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, set to be hosted by Ind?ia from October 5 to November 19. ICC also mentioned that the appointments for the semi-finals and the final of this prestigious multi-team tournament will be disclosed at a later date.

A diverse group of umpires

A total of 16 umpires have been selected to officiate throughout the tournament. Among these, 12 are distinguished members of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, representing the pinnacle of international umpiring expertise. The remaining four umpires hail from the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel, showcasing the governing body’s commitment to nurturing and promoting young umpiring talent on the global stage.

This illustrious group of umpires includes three individuals who played a pivotal role in officiating the thrilling ODI World Cup 2019 final, where England defeated New Zealand to bag their maiden World Cup trophy. The experienced trio of Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus and Rodd Tucker will bring their weal??th of knowledge and experi?ence to the 2023 edition of the tournament.

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Notably, the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is poised to commence with a highly anticipated showdown between the finalists of the previous edition, England and New Zealand. Cricket enthusiasts from around the world eagerly await this blockbuster clash, which is sure to set the stage for a thrilling tournament. Hosts India will initiate their campaign in a marquee clash against Australia on October 8 in Chennai, adding further excitem?ent to the opening stages of the competition.

Complete list of Match Officials at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023:

Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena??, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shaid, Rod Tucker, Alex ?Wharf, Joel Wilson, Chris Brown, and Paul Wilson.

Match Referees: Jeff Crowe, Andy Pycrof?t, Richie Richardson and J?avagal Srinath

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Australia achieved a remarkable 2-wicket victory?? in the opening Test match of the Ashes 2023 at Edgbaston against England. It was their first encounter against Ben Stokes‘ England, and the Aussies managed to forge a remarkable 55-run partnership for the 9th wicket to snatch victory from the brink of defeat. Australia’s captain Pat Cummins remained unbeaten on 44 off 73 balls, while Nathan Lyon pl??ayed a supporting role with an unbeaten 16 off 28 balls.

It was a thrilling contest t??hat witnessed intense battles between the two teams over the course of five days. The match had its fair share of twists and turns, particularly during the last day, which added to the excitement and drama.

Meanwhile, speaking to the Australian media on the eve of the second Test, Lyon shared a funny incident from the tense final day of the Edgbaston Test. According to the veteran off-spinner, umpire Marais Erasmus lightened the mood by jokingly reminding?? him of the Heading??ley Test from 2019 Ashes.

“Marais, the umpire, said, ‘Oh, this will be a bit similar to Headingley.’ And I said, Yeah, thanks Marais, one way to calm my nerves,” the 35-year-old said.

During the 2019 Ashes, England’s current Test captain Stokes played a heroic innings to secure a stunning victory for his t?eam in the third Test at Leeds. Chasing 359 runs on the final day, Australia were reduced to 9/286 at one stage. Stokes then played an unbeaten knock of 135, leading England to a remarkable one-wicket win. Lyon’s missed the runout opportunity of Stokes in the match that had contributed to England’s dramatic one-wicket victory.

Lyon also lauded skipper Cummins for handling the pressure and said that they tried to lighten each other’s mood during the chase in the final innings.

“Pat and I didn’t talk about it. Pat was really calm. Every time us bowlers tend to bat. We try and lighten each other’s mood a little bit, try and get us to smile and relax a little bit. Pat played a pretty amazing role just with me personally,” Lyon said.

Lyon is set to play his 100th consecutive Test match if he is selected for the Lord’s Test. On the other hand, England has announced an all-pace bowling attack for the upcoming match at Lord’s.

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Team India has escaped the formal sanction for an on-field outrage after a DRS decision went against them during the third and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

The incident took place in the 21st over of South Africa’s second innings when Ravichandran Ashwin flighted one delivery which first dipped and then straightened to beat Dean Elgar’s bat. Umpire Marais Erasmus straightaway ruled the batsman LBW out,? but the South African sk??ipper appealed for DRS.

Once Elgar saw on the big screen that he was beaten, he started shuffling back only to his delight to fin?d that the ball was going over the stumps.

It neither amused the Indians nor the umpire, who suggested: “That’s impossible”.

Ashwin was heard saying: “You should find better ways to win, SuperSport”, while his teammate KL Rahul lashed out: “Whole country playing against eleven guys.”

Captain Virat Kohli further added: “Focus on your team as well when they shine the ball… not just the opposition! Trying to catch people all the time. Certainly conducting a fair game here, DRS.”

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Meanwhile, Match referee Andy Pycroft has told the Indian team management that their players’ behaviour in Cape Town was unacceptable. They could face severe punishment if such actions are repeated on the field. Therefore, there was no reprimand or any charge levied on the team this time.

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After facing a seven-wicket defeat in Cape Town that saw the Proteas sealing the three-match series 2-1, Kohli was defiant in hi??s pos??t-match press conference.

“We understood what happened on the field, and people on the outside don’t know exact details of what goes on in the field, so for me to try and justify what we did on the field and say we got carried away is wrong,” Kohli said.

“If we had gotten charged up and picked up three wickets there, that would have probably been the moment that changed the game.

“The reality of the situation is that we did not apply enough pressure on them for longer periods of time throughout the course of the Test match, and hence we lost the game.

“That one moment seems very nice and very exciting to make a controversy out of, which honestly I’m not interested in making a controversy of it at all.

“It was just a moment that passed, and we moved on from it, and just kept focusing on the game and trying to pick up wickets.”

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On Saturday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) finalized Marais Erasmus, Ruchira Palli??yaguruge, an?d Kumar Dharmasena as the in-charge umpires for the fourth and fifth Ashes Test matches. The last two Tests are scheduled to take place at Old Trafford and The Oval respectively.

Previously, Dharmasena was appointed as the TV umpire for the?? 4th Test match, but will now accompany Erasmus as the on-field umpire in the remaining two games. Ruchira Palliyaguruge w??ill make the final decision when required as the third umpire in both the matches.

Former India fast bowler Javagal?? Srinath has been appoin?ted as the match referee.

The first thr?ee Tests witnessed several umpiring errors. Umpire Joel Wilson got eight decisions wrong at Edgbaston, while Chris Gaffaney’s se??ven decisions were overturned at Headingley.

Wilson had not given England hero Ben Stokes out LBW off Nathan Lyon’s bal?l that cost Australia the match an??d a series win.

Decision Review System (DRS) clearly showed that Stokes would have been out as th??e ball was hitting the stumps.

The series is currently tied at 1-1, and the two teams will now meet at Manchester for the fourth Test that?? gets underway from September 4.

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