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Chris Broad, a former English batsman and well-known member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, is about to officiate his 350th men’s ODI match. He will preside over the opening ODI of their multi-format series between England and New Zealand.
In 2003, Chris Broad became a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, and in 2004, he officiated his first ODI. In addition, he officiated the ICC World Cups in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019. In 2004, 2013, and 2017 he participated in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Speaking of his playing experience, Broad served as an opening hitter for England. He competed for England in 25 Test games and 34 ODIs, amassing 1661 and 1361 runs in the two competitions, respectively.
I’d want to offer Chris Broad my congratulations: Easey,
Sean Easey, ICC Manager of Umpires and Referees, stepped up to congratulate Broad on the historic accomplishment before his 350th men’s ODI that he will be officiating. According to Easey, Broad has a wealth of expertise, and his perseverance over the years has allowed him to get to this point in his stellar career as an official.
“Chris is one of the most experienced match officials on the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, having officiated in a number of prestigious tournaments throughout the globe. Over the years, his tenacity and cricket expertise have served him well. The ICC reported Easey as stating, “On behalf of the ICC, I would like to congratulate Chris on reaching such an important milestone and wish him the best for his forthcoming tasks.
An overview of Chris Broad’s ICC Match Referee career:
- Became a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees in 2003
- Refereed his first Men’s ODI in 2004
- Refereed in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019
- Refereed in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in 2004, 2013 and 2017
- Refereed in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, 2009, 2016 and 2022
- Also Refereed 120 Tests, 131 Men’s T20Is and 15 Women’s T20Is
- Refereed in the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2021
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