Aleem Dar sets record for officiating most cricket matches by an Asian

Three times International Cricket Council (ICC) Umpire of the Year winner, Pakistan’s Aleem Dar achieved yet another landmark by officiating the most number of test matches by an Asian umpire.

The 'human-DRS', Dar has officiated in 74 matches, the most by an Asian. PHOTO: AFP/FILE - Express Tribune

Dar achieved this landmark after he stood in his 74th international cricket match, played out between England and West Indies on Friday, a private news channel reported. He broke the record formerly held by Indian umpire Venkat Raghav who had officiated 73 matches in his career.

Dar ranks sixth in the world for having officiated the most matches.

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Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar calls for consistent use of technology in cricket

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar, who has won three consecutive ICC Umpire of the Year awards in 2009, 2010 and 2011, has strongly backed the use of technology in cricket, and has called for its consistent utilization.

In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Dar claimed consistent use of technology in cricket would make the task easier for umpires. 

When asked whether he was in favor of the Decision Review System (DRS), Dar said: “Definitely. I’m strongly in favour of the DRS and I think it’s very helpful to umpires sometimes.” 

“Some umpires do find it uncomfortable having to reverse a decision that they have made in front of thousands at the ground and millions on television. But umpires are human they will make mistakes too. One incorrect decision can change the whole scenario of a match and that’s why I am in favour of the DRS,” he added. 

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