Cricket Australia and BCCI Launch Umpire Exchange
Officials Ben Treloar and Parashar Joshi swap domestic leagues to gain international experience.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Tennis
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Cricket Australia and the BCCI have implemented a new umpire exchange programme featuring officials Ben Treloar and Parashar Joshi. The initiative sees the umpires swapping domestic matches between India and Australia throughout the coming weeks.
Why it matters
This exchange programme allows high-level cricket officials to gain exposure to different domestic environments and officiating styles. By rotating umpires between the Ranji Trophy and the Sheffield Shield, the organizations aim to professionalize the officiating pathway for their respective candidates.
Ben Treloar brings experience from 30 First-Class, 20 List A, and 39 Big Bash League games, while Parashar Joshi has officiated 19 First-Class, 32 List A, and 40 T20 matches. Treloar has also earned four George Borwick Memorial Awards.
The players
Ben Treloar
He is an experienced cricket official who also serves as the Umpire Education Officer for Cricket New South Wales.
Parashar Joshi
He is a cricket umpire who has worked extensively across the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and various T20 leagues in India.
Cricket Australia
This is the governing body for professional and amateur cricket in Australia.
BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is the national governing body for cricket in India.
The details
Ben Treloar, an Umpire Education Officer for Cricket New South Wales, is officiating two Ranji Trophy matches in India. Meanwhile, Parashar Joshi is tasked with officiating two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture in Australia.
Timeline
October 18-21, 2026: Treloar officiates the Delhi vs Gujarat match in Delhi.
October 26-29, 2026: Treloar officiates the Mumbai vs Haryana match in Mumbai.
November 11-14, 2026: Joshi officiates the Queensland vs Tasmania match at the Gabba.
November 16, 2026: Joshi officiates the Queensland vs Tasmania One Day Cup fixture.
November 22-25, 2026: Joshi officiates the New South Wales vs Queensland match at the SCG.
Season Trajectory
This exchange mirrors the BCCI umpire development pathway and expands it through international cooperation. It marks a departure from purely localized officiating, signalling a move toward standardized global professional training.
The rotation ensures that domestic match officiating in the Sheffield Shield and Ranji Trophy maintains a high level of technical scrutiny. Spectators and players involved in these specific matches will see new faces behind the stumps and at square leg as these officials integrate into foreign rotations.
The takeaway
This umpire exchange serves as a valuable tool for officials to broaden their experience across diverse playing conditions. By sharing expertise between major cricket boards, leagues can improve the overall consistency and quality of decision-making in the sport.
Further reading
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