Australian umpire Rod Tucker reached a landmark 100th Test during the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship 25-27 series between England and New Zealand at Lord’s.
To commemorate the occasion, he was presented with a crystal trophy by former ICC Test umpire Ian Gould before the start of play.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to Tucker’s outstanding contribution to the game and his distinguished career as an umpire.
“Rod is a very respected umpire whose consistency and professionalism have earned him the respect of peers, players and fans around the world.
“On behalf of the ICC, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Rod on this incredible achievement and thank him for his exceptional dedication to the game.”
Australian umpire Rod Tucker reached a landmark 100th Test during the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship 25-27 series between England and New Zealand at Lord’s.
To commemorate the occasion, he was presented with a crystal trophy by former ICC Test umpire Ian Gould before the start of play.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to Tucker’s outstanding contribution to the game and his distinguished career as an umpire.
“Rod is a very respected umpire whose consistency and professionalism have earned him the respect of peers, players and fans around the world. One to always perform well and capable of ensuring smooth conduct of games under pressure, he has been amongst the best of his era.
“This 100-Test milestone really shows how much trust cricket administrators have had in him over the years, and his experience has been invaluable. He is a source of inspiration for other umpires around the world, and one others reach out to for guidance.
“On behalf of the ICC, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Rod on this incredible achievement and thank him for his exceptional dedication to the game.”
