Australian Umpire Officiates Ranji Trophy Game. Cricket Australia's Exchange Program Explained

In a unique development that has emerged in the world of cricket, Australian umpire Ben Treloar is set to officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in the ongoing 2026-27 season. The arrangement is a part of an exchange program between the Cricket Australia and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which will also see the India's Parashar Joshi travelling Down Under to officiate two Sheffield Shield matches and one One-Day Cup game.

The Australia umpire flew to India to officiate the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Gujarat, which started on October 18. He will next be put in charge of the match between Mumbai and Haryana, starting October 26.

As for Joshi, his Australian adventure will begin with Queensland's Sheffield Shield fixture against Tasmania at the Gabba from November 11 to 14. He will then be put in charge of the One Day Cup match on November 16. His third and final assignment will be the Sheffield Shield clash between New South Wales and Queensland at the Sydney Cricket Ground from November 22 to 25.

Who Is Ben Treloar?

Ben Treloar brings substantial domestic experience to the exchange, having officiated across first-class, List A, and Big Bash League fixtures. Off the field, Treloar serves as Cricket New South Wales' Umpire Education Officer, a role dedicated to training and mentoring upcoming match officials that has earned him recognition for his contributions to umpire development. He has officiated in 30 first-class matches, 20 List A matches and 39 Big Bash League (BBL) games in Australia. He has also worked in two Women's ODIs and four Women's T20Is. 

Who is Parashar Joshi?

Parashar Joshi, a member of the BCCI's umpire panel since 2015, has steadily built a solid officiating resume in Indian domestic red-ball and white-ball tournaments. Intriguingly, before launching his professional umpiring career, he made waves off the field by reaching the piano rounds of Indian Idol 4 in 2008. He has officiated in 9 First Class Matches, 24 List A matches and 30 T20 matches in his career.

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