Who Are the Top 10 Best Referees of All Time in Cricket History?

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By Aniket Kuila | August 11,2025

Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)

He is the first-ever referee to officiate 400 men's ODIs, and overall, he has officiated 750 matches.

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Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)

As a referee from New Zealand, Crowe has officiated 342 ODIs and 128 Test matches.

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Javagal Srinath (India)

He has completed 17 years as a referee, and he has overall officiated 469 matches as a referee from India.

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Chris Broad (England)

From 2003 to 2024, he was an ICC Elite Panel member, and Broad has officiated 361 ODIs and 123 Test matches as a referee.

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Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

Andy has officiated 245 ODIs and 103 Test matches, and in 2009, he joined the Elite Panel.

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David Boon (Australia)

From 2011 to 2025, Boon has served as a referee and has officiated 183 ODIs and 87 Test matches.

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Sir Richard Richardson (West Indies)

In 2016, Richard joined the Elite panel, and he has officiated as a referee in 105 ODIs and 58 Test matches.

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Mike Procter (South Africa)

With 162 ODIs and 47 Test matches, he officiated from 2002 to 2008 as a referee.

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Clive Lloyd (West Indies)

Officiated 133 ODIs and 53 Test matches as a referee from West Indies.

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Alan Hurst (Australia)

Alan Hurst from Australia, as a referee, has officiated 02 ODIs and 45 Test matches from 2004 to 2011.

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