Pakisatni cricketer and umpire Aleem Sarwar Dar has determined to step down from the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Elite Panel of Umpires after 19 years.
“Dar has had a long and celebrated career as an international umpire. He made his international debut in 2000 and quickly rose through the ranks, with his sound decisions in matches earning him acclaim from the players and fans,” the ICC stated in an official assertion on Thursday.
Dar has officiated in 435 males’s worldwide matches.
Speaking about Dar’s expansive profession, ICC stated: “Dar was appointed to the ICC International Panel of Umpires in 2002 and officiated at the 2003 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Dar continued his rise as he was appointed as a member of the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires in 2004. He was the first Pakistani to be appointed to the Elite Panel”.
Lauding Dar’s contributions, ICC CEO Geoff Allardice stated: “Aleem’s contribution to international cricket and to the ICC has been truly remarkable. Consistently elite performances over such a long period saw him enjoy enormous respect across all involved in international cricket. I wish Aleem all the best for the future and I am sure his involvement in the game will continue for many years to come.”
Dar additionally make clear his journey as an umpire which included being voted for the ICC Umpire of the 12 months for 3 consecutive years between 2009 and 2011
“It has been a protracted journey, however I’ve loved each little bit of it. I’ve had the pleasure and honour of umpiring the world over and what I’ve achieved is one thing I didn’t even dream of once I began within the career,” Dar stated.
“Although I’m nonetheless eager to proceed as a global umpire, I felt it was now the appropriate time, after 19 years on the highway to step away from the Elite panel and supply a possibility to somebody from the Worldwide Panel. My message to umpires the world over is to work exhausting, preserve self-discipline and by no means cease studying,” he added.
