Sports News- Do you want to become a cricket umpire, then know its process and salary

We don't need to tell you about the craze of cricket among people, in India cricket is considered no less than a festival and cricketers are given the status of God, maybe this is the reason why crores of youth dream of becoming cricketers, but there is another character related to the cricket world about whom very little is talked about but he is very important, yes we are talking about umpire, where players get the limelight and a good salary , umpires play an indispensable role in ensuring smooth conduct of matches.

But have you ever wondered how someone becomes an umpire ? What qualifications are required for this and how much do they earn ? Today we will give you complete information about this through this article-

Can only former cricketers become umpires ?

Contrary to popular belief , becoming an umpire does not require a background of a national or international cricketer. A deep understanding of the rules and regulations of cricket is a must. Apart from this , sharp eyesight and keen hearing are essential for making accurate decisions.

How to Become a Cricket Umpire

Registration and local experience: To start your journey to become an umpire , you must first register with your state cricket body. This registration is based on your experience in umpiring at the local level.

State-level opportunities: You will get a chance to umpire in state-level matches. Your performance here is important to advance your career.

BCCI Exam: After gaining enough experience , your name is sent to the BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India). You then have to pass the BCCI Level- 1 umpire exam , which involves a three-day coaching class covering essential umpiring information.

Further exams and tests: On successfully passing the level- 1 exam you become eligible for the BCCI level- 2 umpire exam . You will also have to pass a medical test to become a BCCI

Cricket umpire earnings

The BCCI pays its umpires based on their experience and grade. In first-class cricket tournaments , a Grade ' A ' umpire earns around Rs 40,000 per day , while a Grade ' B ' umpire gets around Rs 30,000 per day.

Good umpires have the opportunity to join the ICC (ICC panel umpires can earn from Rs 1.502.20, an ICC panel umpire earns around Rs 75