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Cricket is a very popular sport in India. Many youngsters dream of becoming cricketers. Fans are attracted by the money and glamour of cricket. Players also get a good salary for playing for the Indian team. Also, in leagues like IPL, money is showered on the players like water.
But on the cricket field, not only the players but also the umpires play a very important role. This question often arises in the minds of cricket fans that how do they become umpires and how much money do they get in a match.
Can only cricketers become umpires?
No, it is not necessary to be a player to become an umpire. You must know the rules of cricket and cricket knowledge. Apart from this, fitness is also very important because the umpire has to stand during the entire match. Also, eyesight should be good.
How to become an umpire?
To become an umpire, first of all a person has to register himself with the state cricket association. This registration is done on the basis of experience of umpiring in domestic matches. After registering at the national level, one gets a chance to umpire in state level matches. After this, on the basis of experience, the state association forwards your name for BCCI umpire.
BCCI conducts the exam
To become an umpire, BCCI conducts a Level-1 exam, which is necessary to pass. BCCI conducts this exam every year. BCCI also conducts a 3-day coaching class before this exam, in which candidates are given an induction course and educated about umpiring.
After this, practical and oral exams are conducted. Those who pass the Level-1 exam will have to appear in the Level-2 exam. After which a medical test is conducted and after that the successful candidates become BCCI umpires.