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PERSONAL PRESENTATION AND LIFESTYLE

People associated with cricket expect umpires to be:

Trustworthy

A trustworthy umpire is someone in whom the players can count on to do as expected and be reliable when making decisions. In general, in order for trust to be earned, integrity must be proven over a period of time. However, if you become untrustworthy, the poor reputation gained will spread quickly and it will be difficult for you to recover your reputation

Mature

Maturity is used to indicate how you respond to the circumstances of the match in an appropriate and adaptive manner. Responses by you are generally learned rather than instinctive, and are not determined by your age. You should be aware of the correct time to behave and knowing when to act appropriately, according to the scenario

Responsible

Players expect you to be a person who has integrity and is answerable for any decisions made during a match. Incidents can cause the umpires to become very serious but remember that there is a place for humour in the game at the appropriate time

Fit

You should be physically fit and mentally alert when preparing to umpire a match. Never umpire the match if you feel unwell or a personal matter will cause your level of concentration to drop, it is not fair to the players and your colleague

Competent

Players will expect you to have studied the Laws before you attempt to umpire a match. In higher Leagues, it will a requirement that all the umpires have taken an umpiring course and received accreditation. Test match umpires will have attended advanced umpiring courses to increase their knowledge and their ability to umpire at the highest level

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