Myras Erasmus says goodbye to international umpiring. The New Zealand-Australia Test starting in Wellington early today will be his last match in international cricket. He has officiated two ODI World Cup finals. He was the TV umpire in the 2015 final in Melbourne, four years later he was on the field in the 'barest of all margins' final at Lord's. Marais Erasmus has also been recognized as the ICC Umpire of the Year three times.
Myras Erasmus says goodbye to international umpiring. The New Zealand-Australia Test starting in Wellington early today will be his last match in international cricket.
He has officiated two ODI World Cup finals. He was the TV umpire in the 2015 final in Melbourne, four years later he was on the field in the 'barest of all margins' final at Lord's. Marais Erasmus has also been recognized as the ICC Umpire of the Year three times.
Erasmus announced his retirement from umpiring to cricket-related website Cricbuzz. The 60-year-old South African said, 'I took the decision in October last year. I have also informed the ICC that I am not staying when my contract expires in April.
With the retirement of Erasmus, the number of umpires on the ICC Elite Panel has reduced to 11. Adrian Holdstock remained the only South African.
Erasmus won the ICC Umpire of the Year Award (David Shepherd Trophy) in 2016, 2017 and 2021. Explaining how challenging the profession is, he said, 'While doing this work, the most challenging thing to do is to make the right decision. It is always difficult and special. It feels good to do the job properly.
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