The third day of the Galle Test match between India and Sri Lanka started with a change. Experienced Australian umpire Rod Tucker could not take the field to officiate on this day. Let us tell you, Tucker’s health had deteriorated on the second day of the match, due to which he did not come on the field for umpiring in the last session of the second day. It was expected that Tucker would take up his responsibility on the third day, but due to his ill health he had to stay out of the field.
Who took the responsibility
Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza took over the responsibility of umpiring in place of Rod Tucker on the third day of the Galle Test match. Let us tell you, Raza was handling the responsibility of TV umpire, but in the absence of Tucker he had to take the field. Rod Tucker and Sharafuddaula Saikat were appointed on-field umpires for the first Test match, which began on 15 August. Ahsan Raza was made the third umpire and Andy Pycroft was made the match referee.
How is Ahsan Raza’s umpiring record?
According to a report by Cricbuzz, before the start of play on the third day of the Galle Test, the organizers told that Rod Tucker is not well and hence he is not available today. Ahsan Raza was fielded in his place. Let us tell you, Raza has a lot of experience in umpiring. He has played the role of on-field umpire in 28 Test, 66 ODI and 91 T20 International matches.
Rod Tucker’s journey as an umpire
After retiring from cricket, Rod Tucker started a new innings of his career as an umpire. He was selected in the ICC International Panel in 2008. After this, in 2010 he made a place in the ICC Elite Panel. Tucker has so far umpired on-field in 101 Test, 110 ODI and 66 T20 International matches.