Aleem Dar ends 19-year old career as Elite Panel Umpire

Experienced umpire Aleem Dar has stepped down from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, bringing to an end a distinguished career in top-level umpiring. The 54-year old Dar, who was on the Elite Panel for 19 years, stood in a record 435 men’s international games, including the finals of the 2007 and 2011 50-over World Cup as well as the finals of the T20 World Cup in 2010 and 2012.

Dar, who made his debut as an international umpire in an ODI in 2000, was the first umpire from Pakistan to make it to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. He officiated in 222 ODIs, 144 Tests and 69 T20Is, and umpired in five 50-over World Cups and seven T20 World Cups. Dar was also the recipient of the David Shepherd Trophy for three years in a row – 2009, 2010 and 2011.