Indian umpire, Suresh Shastri, reached here on an exchange programme to
officiate in Cricket South Africa's first
class matches.
The ICC international
panel umpire is the first in an exchange programme between CSA and the Board of
Control for Cricket in India.
Mr Moabi Litekho, CSA's media spokesperson, said the programme was initiated by
CSA General Manager of Cricket Operations, Brian Basson, with the outgoing BCCI
Secretary, Niranjan Shah, in Malaysia
early this year.
"CSA is confident that this international umpire exchange programme,
whereby umpires are afforded the opportunity of officiating in premier
first-class competitions in overseas countries, will assist participating
nations in producing quality umpires for international recognition in the future,"
said Litekho.
Shastri is currently officiating in the match between Natal Dolphins and Lions
at Sahara Kingsmead Stadium here.
He will also officiate in a match between the Warriors and Titans at BuffaloPark
in East London.
CSA has also reached a similar agreement with New Zealand. PTI
