How to get an ICC umpire job? Find out how high the salary is.

You can become an umpire for the ICC, earning millions. If you want to pursue a career in cricket but haven't been able to become a player, umpiring could be a great opportunity for you.

In India, cricket isn't just a sport; it's a passion. Everyone aspires to be the next Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. However, not everyone can become a part of Team India. Many times, despite their best efforts, they fail to become cricketers. However, there are many other ways to get involved in cricket, and becoming a cricket umpire is one of them. If you love cricket, know its rules, and have the ability to make decisions from the field, umpiring can be a great career option for you.

The key thing is that if you work hard and do well, you can become an umpire not only in India but also in international cricket, i.e., for the ICC, earning millions. If you want to pursue a career in cricket but haven't been able to become a player, umpiring could be a great opportunity for you. So, let's tell you today about the ICC umpire's job, how to get one, and how much salary you get.

How to get an ICC umpire job?

If you want to become an umpire in international cricket or the ICC, you have to go through a long process.

1. Become a local umpire first - Get your state cricket association to register. There, you'll gain experience umpiring in local matches.

2. Pass the BCCI exam - Once you have some experience, your name is submitted to the BCCI. The BCCI conducts a Level 1 exam every year, which includes a written, oral, and practical test. Before this exam, the BCCI also organizes a three-day training camp where you learn about cricket rules.

3. Level 2 and Medical Test - After passing Level 1, you must take the Level 2 exam. After this, you undergo a fitness test. After passing all these, you become an official BCCI umpire.

4. Advance to the International Level - When you perform well in BCCI matches, the BCCI submits your name to the ICC. The ICC first invites you as a trainee umpire for international matches, and after a good track record, you are included in the ICC panel.

What is the salary of an ICC umpire?

If an umpire works at the international level and is included in the ICC panel, their earnings are quite good. For an ODI match, an umpire receives around 225,000 rupees, while the fee for a Test match is around 300,000 rupees or more. For T20 matches, this fee ranges from approximately 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh rupees. If an umpire is included in the ICC Elite Panel, their annual salary can range from around 75 lakh rupees to 1.5 crore rupees. In addition, umpires are also provided with expenses for foreign travel, hotels, flights, and a daily allowance. Additionally, umpires often earn substantial income from sponsorships.