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Simon Taufel
Sun, November 03 2019
Former umpire Taufel backs Day-Night Tests for format’s revival
Former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel feels playing Day/Night Test could be a step towards reviving cricket's traditional format
Sat, July 20 2019
Overthrow rules likely to be reviewed after World Cup final controversy
The custodians of cricket laws, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), is likely to review the overthrow rules.
Tue, July 16 2019
We are world champions; we have got the trophy and we intend to keep it: ECB chief Ashley Giles on ‘extra run’ row
Giles has insisted he had no qualms about keeping the World Cup trophy after former leading umpire Simon Taufel said the hosts were mistakenly awarded an extra run
Mon, July 15 2019
Awarding six runs to England was a clear mistake by Kumar Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus: Simon Taufel
Taufel, a member of the MCC laws sub-committee, admitted that England should have been awarded five runs and not six.
Sun, January 20 2019
Technology still error-prone: Simon Taufel
Taufel feels that no matter how much of a presence technology has in decision-making, it still has the scope of erring.
Mon, January 14 2019
Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul will learn from their mistakes, give them another chance: Simon Taufel
Taufel added that they have their careers lying ahead and remained hopeful they will come out of the incident as better persons.
Wed, December 12 2018
DRS can make umpires feel a bit embarrassed and humiliated: Simon Taufel
Former international umpire Simon Taufel reckons that the introduction of Decision Review System [DRS] hasn't necessarily contributed towards making life easier or difficult for his tribe.
Wed, August 29 2018
Simon Taufel resigns as Cricket Australia’s Head of Umpiring
Taufel has also been Panel Manager of the committee that selects match referees and umpires since 2016.
Fri, March 30 2018
Steven Smith, David Warner were involved in ball-tampering in 2016?
Steven Smith and David Warner were playing for New South Wales and the incident took place during the same time when Faf du Plessis was under scrutiny for ball-tampering.
Tue, March 21 2017
Let us acknowledge umpires for their thankless jobs
Contrary to the norm, 'pressure' is more on the umpires, don't you think? Be it a dead rubber or a cliffhanger, they have to ensure the best decision goes in favour of a batsman or bowler.