Umpire Exchange Program: Australian and Indian Officials Set to Officiate in Each Other's Matches

An exciting umpire exchange program has been launched, allowing Australian umpire Ben Treloar to officiate in India's Ranji Trophy while Indian umpire Parashar Joshi will oversee matches in Australia. This collaboration aims to enhance the skills and experiences of match officials from both countries. Treloar, with extensive experience in various formats, will officiate in key matches in Delhi and Mumbai, while Joshi, known for his impressive domestic record, will begin his Australian stint in Queensland. Read on to learn more about their upcoming matches and contributions to cricket officiating.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 23:01 IST

Umpire Exchange Initiative

In a groundbreaking umpire exchange initiative, Australian umpire Ben Treloar is set to officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India. Concurrently, Indian umpire Parashar Joshi will head to Australia to oversee two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup game. This collaboration is a result of a partnership between Cricket Australia (CA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Ben Treloar: An Experienced Umpire

Ben Treloar brings a wealth of experience to this exchange, having officiated in 30 First-Class matches, 20 List A games, and 39 Big Bash League encounters. His international experience includes two Women's One Day Internationals and four Women's T20 Internationals. Beyond his on-field duties, Treloar serves as the Umpire Education Officer for Cricket New South Wales, where he plays a vital role in nurturing future match officials. His dedication to umpire education has earned him four George Borwick Memorial Awards from the New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association, as highlighted in a CA press release.

During his stay in India, Treloar will officiate in a Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Gujarat from October 18 to 21, followed by a match between Mumbai and Haryana from October 26 to 29.

Parashar Joshi: A Rising Star

Parashar Joshi arrives in Australia with an impressive domestic record, having officiated in 19 First-Class matches in the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy, 32 List A matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Deodhar Trophy, and 40 T20 matches, including those in the Indian Premier League and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

His Australian stint will kick off with a Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Tasmania at the Gabba from November 11-14. Following this, he will officiate in a One Day Cup match at the same venue on November 16, before concluding his exchange with a Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Queensland at the SCG from November 22 to 25.