For an international cricket match, there should be a TV umpire, a Match referee, and a Reserve umpire along with two umpires on the field,
Who is the third umpire of the above?
What are the responsibilities for each of these umpires?
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Sign up to join this communityThe third umpire is none other than the TV umpire. His duties include:
The decision of the third umpire is either relayed over the big-screen or is communicated via a walkie-talkie to the on-field umpires.
The Match Referee has no active role to play during the game. His duties include:
The Fourth Umpire/Reserve Umpire is on stand-by in case the on-field umpires or the third umpire are not in a position to perform their duties due to various reasons. His duties include: