I was getting £16 plus a bit of tea and my petrol money. #APPNews @MoIB_Official @nhsrcofficial @EduMinistryPK, Cabinet decides to invoke SC’s advisory jurisdiction over open voting in Senate I looked at myself and said, "I've got to do something here!". Why, though, does a fella who stands still for eight hours a day and sticks his finger in the air once every half hour have to be fit? Karachi [Pakistan], November 12 (ANI): Aleem Dar, who holds the record for officiating the most number of Tests and ODIs, and Michael Gough will take the field as on-field umpires at a floodlit National Stadium for the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020, the country's cricket board announced on Thursday. That may sound fanciful, but within the scrapbooks are letters from Arsenal inviting a 13-year-old Gough for a trial, where he met a fellow young hopeful named Michael Owen. So good is Gough that India head coach Ravi Shastri once said they did not review his decisions because they knew he was right. Gough clearly enjoys that interaction with the players, recalling a tale from this summer in Southampton. They owed me £40 but I didn't have the nerve to go back!'. The 52-year-old was yesterday named to the panel along with Englandâs Michael Gough, following the ICCâs annual review and selection process. That was rubbish, wasn't it?". he says. 'But there's no celebrating, is there? I don't mind that. It was there, though, that he made a decision that would, in time, take him to the top of the world's umpiring ranks and, last summer, elevation to the ICC Elite Panel of just 12 members. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Michael Gough of England and Joel Wilson of the West Indies in the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for the season 2019-20 following the annual review and selection process 'I was just head it, kick it, shin it. Time seems to stand still, and that Jaws music… "Hurry up!". It was an eye-opener, something I hadn't had as a cricketer.'. Umpires get facilities from sponsor such as (shirts, foods and accommodation). Published: 22:00 GMT, 29 September 2020 | Updated: 00:36 GMT, 30 September 2020. 'I was wearing one of those long, old-fashioned white coats — I looked like a butcher! England's Michael Gough and West Indies' Joel Wilson have been promoted to the ICC's elite panel for umpires for 2019-20, while India's S Ravi has been omitted from the list. Maybe. 'Yeah, the big one,' he says. Menon quit playing competitive cricket at 22 and by 23, he had become a senior umpire⦠You might think all they care about is the correct outcome, regardless of their original call. I was getting pulled all over, a shambles. That respect was evident when Australia ODI captain Aaron Finch turned to him for advice as Indian batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma put on what Gough calls 'an absolute masterclass'. Finally, he answers. But there is an authority about him that cannot be measured by the strength of his eyesight or his speed across 13.1 miles around Hartlepool. Gough, a former first-class cricketer for Durham, is one of the most respected umpires on the ICC panel. Adrian Griffith, ICCâs senior manager for umpires and referees, said ⦠'You're chasing thieves and kicking druggies out. Gough and Wilson have been elevated from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires by the selection panel. HBL PSL 2020 playoffs schedule (all matches at National Stadium, Karachi): 14 Nov – Qualifier (Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings) – Michael Gough and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Nasir Hussain (fourth umpire); Mohammad Anees (match referee). England's Michael Gough, 40, was the youngest in the current panel before Menon's elevation. 'That is: Process Not Outcome. 'In my little book I have PNO scribbled down,' he says. 'I just caught the bug for running.'. The other members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires are Aleem Dar, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Bruce Oxenford, Paul Reiffel, Rod Tucker and Joel Wilson. While the on-field umpire had denied West Indies appeal for an lbw against Rohit, the third umpire titled his decision in favour of the Caribbean nation after they opted for ⦠•Decisions relating to; medical regulations, playing conditions (including allocation of points in respect of matches), player eligibility and player replacement •Enforcement of the PSL codes in circumstances which fall outside the jurisdiction of the match referee, •Approval of the granting of leave of absence to team members, •Any request for player replacement from the final 18-member squads. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Michael Gough!! 'But you tried to talk to the person next to you and they'd look as if to say, "Have you finished that pie yet or not?". declares Gough, unashamedly. Umpire. But I thought, "Oh wow, how good is this?". Umpire. The news comes as part of an annual review and selection process, which now sees Michael revealed as one of only two umpires promoted to the prestigious panel for the new campaign. ', He has a phenomenal record of of just five of his 70 reviewed decisions overturned this year. Pools fan Michael Gough is continuing to fly the flag for the town on the international cricket scene after it was confirmed heâs been named in the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for 2019/20. Share: Written By: Zee Media Bureau. A decade on, the Hartlepool United fanatic — a season-ticket holder for 20 years — was ready to rekindle his boyhood dream. A source (Cricket 2x) report revealed match umpire received the award best icc umpire get paid ($10,000) cash prize. Michael Gough is an incredibly good umpire⦠'But you're only one match away from a howler. They fly off in different directions and I follow them, over and over. His dad, Michael Snr, joins us and cannot help but chip in with statistics and detail. Michael Snr has just listened to his son relive a tortured decision that would perhaps, for some proud parents, be a source of disappointment. Furqan Moazzam, Sector Commander ASF (North) distributing best platoon... China condemns attack against fuel transport ship in Jeddah, Ambassador Haque meets Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President, Pakistan-China border crossing at Khunjrab Pass opened. Ahmad Shah Durrani. Match referee Mohammad Anees will lead the playing control team in a match which will have Shozab Raza as third and Asif Yaqoob as fourth umpire. 'It's massive, because you're stood there on your own, players all around you. They were talking about me playing for England, the next Mike Atherton. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. 'I was a bit wrapped up watching them myself. Fitness is key. The theatre around the Decision Review System is a source of great suspense and enjoyment for the viewer. â ICC (@ICC) August 21, 2020. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. I lasted two hours and walked out! That's a great help for a journalist, but Michael Jnr counters: 'All right, Dad, you'll get your chance for an interview at the end.'. For Eliminator 1 between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi, he will be joined by Shozab Raza, with Ahsan as the third umpire and Faisal Khan Afridi as the fourth umpire in a team that will be led by match referee Prof. Javed Malik. What he did have the bottle for was a shot at professional football. 'Come the end of play you can see how distressed and tired the players are, especially in the heat. 'I read a lot about top sportsmen and their one-per-cent gains, the small margins that make a big difference,' begins the 40-year-old, in his first interview since emerging as one of the stars of the summer. Bismallah Jan Shinwari 'Honestly, the last year of cricket I enjoyed was at 16,' he says. It was a strange summer, but there was a great spirit among everyone. Before the final, Aleem and Michael Gough, the members of ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will perform the on-field duties together in Eliminator 2, which will be contested between the losing team from the Qualifier and winning team of the Eliminator 1. 'Biggest ego boost in the world when you're right!' The third umpire Michael Gough said Rohit was out after a couple of replays and he walked off the field disappointed 'But I knew I had to quit to be happy. The Don Bradman of umpiring, as Mike Atherton cast him this summer, is considering the most obvious question — why is he so good? But I got an achilles injury in a trial game, (Arsenal coach) Pat Rice actually came on for me — and he was probably better!'. But no, look at the job I do now — one of the most pressurised in sport. 'Five hundred quid during lockdown, used it once…' he laughs. And you want to feel good — no excuses.'. https://www.app.com.pk/business/petrol-prices-increase-rs-3-to-rs103-69-per-liter/ via @appcsocialmedia, Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture @Shafqat_Mahmood Tweet But he says: 'I was much more concerned about his welfare and happiness. A success rate of 93 per cent makes him the best umpire in the world at present. I was at peace.'. Indian umpire Sundaram Ravi has been left out of the ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires for 2019-20, which now has two new additions in England's Michael Gough and Joel Wilson from West Indies. But what about the man whose judgment is being scrutinised? I thought, "God, I miss being involved… what about umpiring?".'. Afghanistan. ð¯ð¯ #ENGvsPAK â Ashwin ð®ð³ (@ashwinravi99) August 21, 2020. When I was 20 a doctor told me I had clinical depression. There can't have been too many dents in Gough's wall this summer. He takes us back to the Ashes of 2005. It helps, agrees Gough, that he is a former player — an England Under 19 captain, no less, who was a World Cup winner and had Ian Bell and Graeme Swann under his charge. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board also announced the technical committee for the playoffs. #APPNews @ShkhRasheed @MOIofficialPk The batsman, too. 'When I told everyone, they were like, "You what?". 'Ah, Barrow… an absolutely unmitigated disaster!' (File photo) Indian troops initiated ceasefire violation in Bagsar Sector along... Director Brig. Menon quit playing competitive cricket at 22 and by 23, he had become a senior umpire⦠Match referee Mohammad Anees will lead the playing control team in a match which will have Shozab Raza as third and Asif Yaqoob as fourth umpire. Before the final, Aleem and Gough, the members of ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will perform the on-field duties together in Eliminator 2, which ⦠He's taking the p***, but I thought, "That's brilliant". Maybe next summer, then, he really will have Bradman's average of 99.94 in his sights. I can't exactly give it a little fist pump… I save that for when I'm lying in bed watching the highlights, punching the air! Before the final, Aleem and Michael Gough, the members of ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will perform the on-field duties together in Eliminator 2, which will be contested between the losing team from the Qualifier and winning team of the Eliminator 1. People ask, "Did it help not having that noise and distraction?" Some fine displays in the middle were recognised by the powers that be. Updated: Jul 30, 2019, 13:49 PM IST. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Fans roast umpire Michael Dough after Rohit Sharmaâs dismissal. You would be wrong. For the Qualifier on 14 November between the top two teams at the table – Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings – Michael Gough, who has officiated as an on-field umpire in 95 internationals, and Rashid Riaz will be the on-field umpires with Asif Yaqoob and Nasir Hussain as the third and fourth umpires. The panel was first established in April 2002 when the ICC decided to reform the way that international cricket was umpired. There must, then, be more to it than a healthy heart and beady eyes? he says. For six weeks we hid it behind a back injury. It was scary. And that was the Barrow fans! 'I was putting the crusts on,' he says. Michael Gough: When I ï¬rst went into it every single person thought I was crazy. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. Edited By: Nomita Kapoor. I had a big profile and people just couldn't fathom it. Gough's first match was Bishop Auckland 3rds v Sedgefield 3rds. Michael Gough recalls his whirlwind journey to becoming an umpire on the international stage, Mike Atherton cast Gough as the Don Bradman of umpiring over the summer schedule, Former Durham opener Gough (right) gave up cricket at the age of 23 with depression. It was weird. In fact, he is wearing his knee-high compression socks from an earlier run. I'm there to make the right decision. https://www.app.com.pk/national/china-appreciates-pakistans-efforts-to-elevate-mou-on-ic-under-cpec/ via @appcsocialmedia, Match officials for HBL PSL 2020 playoffs announced, Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Waseem Khan speaks during "Meet the Press" programme at Press Club, Second XI Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament begins on Wednesday, Days since Military Seige of Kashmir by India, Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Waseem Khan speaks during “Meet the Press” programme at Press Club, Pakistan women cricketers to tour South Africa next month, Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation - APPC. I'm thinking, "Lads would give their right arm to be where I am". MICHAEL GOUGH enjoyed the World Cup in more ways than one. Here's another secret. People always say, "It must have been the pressure?". Members of ICC International Panel of Umpires Ahsan Raza, who became the first match official to reach the milestone of 50 T20Is as an on-field umpire, and Rashid Riaz will take the responsibilities of the third umpire and the fourth umpire, respectively, said a spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket Board here on Thursday. Michael Gough (right) has stood in 18 Tests, 63 one-day-internationals and 14 Twenty20 internationals From captaining England to working in dad's shop. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. 'Durham were great with me but, come the end, it was a relief to be out of it. What he did next, in fact, was ask for some shifts at his dad's sports shop in Hartlepool. Gough with his parents Jean and Michael Snr as the umpire explained his bonkers journey He had a host of jobs before becoming an umpire, including in a pie factory and driving a ⦠Then, the cricket coverage stops. 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