UCL UMPIRES

UCL Umpire Academy (UA) — Professional, certified neutral umpires for every match.

UCL UMPIRE ACADEMY

FAIR PLAY STARTS HERE

The UCL Umpire Academy (UA) is dedicated to training and certifying professional cricket umpires who ensure fair play and uphold the spirit of the game across all UCL tournaments and leagues.

Every UCL match features certified neutral umpires — professionals who have completed our rigorous training program covering both ICC standard rules and UCL-specific regulations.

Whether you're an experienced umpire or someone passionate about cricket looking to give back to the sport, the UCL UA program welcomes you.

20+

Certified Umpires

500+

Matches Officiated

Training Sessions/Year

100%

Neutral Assignments

WHY BECOME A UCL UMPIRE

Join a professional community of cricket officials.

UCL UA Certification

Official UCL Umpire Academy certification recognized across leagues.

Match Fees

Competitive per-match fees for all officiating assignments.

Ongoing Training

Regular workshops and training sessions to improve your skills.

Community

Join a network of dedicated cricket officials across New England.

Flexible Schedule

Choose matches that fit your availability — weekday or weekend.

Professional Gear

UCL-branded umpire attire and equipment provided.

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Four steps to becoming a UCL certified umpire.

Apply Online

Submit your application through the form below.

Attend Training

Complete the UCL Umpire Academy training sessions (theory + practical).

Pass Assessment

Successfully complete the written exam and on-field evaluation.

Get Certified

Receive your UCL UA certification and start officiating matches.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need to become a UCL umpire.

Minimum age group of 18 years

Strong knowledge of cricket rules (ICC and UCL specific)

Ability to commit to minimum 1 weekday of the week and minimum 2 Sundays of the month

Good physical fitness to stand for extended periods

Fair and impartial judgement

Excellent communication skills

Develop the highest possible standards of officiating

Ensure the game is played according to the Laws and the Spirit of Cricket

Willingness to attend on-going training sessions

CERTIFIED UMPIRES

Our team of professional match officials.

Asif Mohammed

Head Umpire

LEVEL 3

Since 2024

Aditya Tiwari

Umpire

LEVEL 1

4.3(4)

Since 2026

Vishnesh Subramanian

Senior Umpire

LEVEL 1

4.3(3)

Since 2026

Mukesh Nirmal

Senior Umpire

LEVEL 1

Since 2026

Varun Kamatar

Senior Umpire

LEVEL 1

Since 2026

Sivakumar Murugesan

Senior Umpire

LEVEL 1

4(1)

Since 2026

Prabhu Ramachandran

Senior Umpire

LEVEL 1

3.5(2)

Since 2026

UMPIRE APPLICATION

Fill out the form below to apply for the UCL Umpire Academy program.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

FULL NAME *

EMAIL *

PHONE *

STATE *

EXPERIENCE

CRICKET EXPERIENCE

UMPIRING EXPERIENCE

AVAILABILITY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MESSAGE / NOTES

I am a US resident (Massachusetts or nearby state) and I would like to umpire UCL games. *I commit to upholding fair play, impartiality, and the spirit of cricket in all officiating duties. *

UMPIRE FEEDBACK

Team captains can rate umpires after matches. All ratings are reviewed by the Umpire Admin before being counted.

SIGN IN TO RATE UMPIRES

Team captains: log in with your UCL account to submit feedback for umpires after matches.

TEAM MERIT RATINGS

Umpires: rate teams you've officiated on sportsmanship, punctuality, and conduct. Ratings are reviewed by Umpire Management before being published.

OPEN UMPIRE PORTAL

SIGN IN TO RATE TEAMS

Registered umpires: log in to submit merit ratings for teams after matches.

UMPIRE AVAILABILITY

Registered umpires can mark their availability for upcoming matches.

SIGN IN TO MANAGE AVAILABILITY

BECOME A UCL UMPIRE

Apply today and join the UCL Umpire Academy. Help us maintain the highest standards of fair play.