Cricket in India is not just a game but a passion linked to the emotions of crores of people. Most of the youth in the country dream of becoming cricketers, but the opportunities to make a career in this game are not limited to just playing on the field. Cricket umpiring is also one such option, in which name, respect and good income are available.

If you understand cricket and know the rules, then you can become an umpire and reach BCCI and later even ICC. In such a situation, let us tell you today which course is necessary to become a BCCI umpire and at least how much salary is given in it.

Who and how can become an umpire?

To become an umpire, it is not necessary that you have played cricket, but you must have complete knowledge of all the rules of the game. Apart from this, it is important to have your way of speaking, good eyesight, physical ability to stand for a long time and the ability to take strong decisions. The first step to become an umpire is to take membership of the state cricket association. After this you have to start umpiring in matches organized at the state level. Only after gaining a few years of experience, the state association sends you forward for the BCCI umpiring examinations.

BCCI Necessary examination to become an umpire

To become an umpire in BCCI, BCCI organizes Level 1 Umpire Exam every year. In this, coaching classes are given to the candidates 3 days before the examination. After this, selection is done on the basis of merit. The selected candidates are given an induction course, where the nuances of umpiring are taught. After this, practical and oral tests are taken. After clearing this, candidates appear for Level 2 examination. To appear in Level 2 examination, it is necessary to clear Level 1 examination and within 1 year of passing Level 1 examination, one has to clear Level 2 examination. After passing the Level 2 examination, the candidate undergoes medical and physical test. After passing all these steps, he is made a certified umpire of BCCI. At the same time, those umpires who perform well at the domestic level are also recommended by the BCCI for the ICC panel.

What is the salary of an umpire?

An umpire’s earnings depend on whether he is officiating a domestic or international match. Generally, the fees of BCCI umpires is fixed in the form of grades A, B and C. In this, Grade A umpires get around Rs 40,000 per match and Grade B and C umpires get around Rs 30,000 per match. However, this salary depends on experience and match level.

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