This is obviously what dreams are made of and I continue to be passionately involved with the game and in my role while liaising with my colleagues from the world over.
![first international cricket match first international cricket match](https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-79229387,width-1200,height-900,resizemode-4/.jpg)
Whilst it has taken a long time, it seems just the other day that I had taken on this role, because I have enjoyed every bit of the journey. Ranjan Madugalle said, “It is an honour and a privilege to be officiating in my 200th Test match, for it is not a milestone I had never imagined I would reach. On behalf of all the Match Referees and Umpires on the ICC panels, I congratulate Ranjan on reaching the milestone and wish him many more.”ĪLSO READ - ICC appoints Geoff Allardice as permanent CEO Ranjan is a five-star general when it comes to serving the game. It is an astonishing statistic to be in office and reflects his passion for cricket. ICC Elite Panel Match Referee Jeff Crowe said, “It is difficult just to think of 200 Test matches against your name, let alone be on-duty for all those days and years over four decades. We hope to continue benefiting from his expertise in the years to come.”
![first international cricket match first international cricket match](https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-OU507_itestc_H_20110720050800.jpg)
On behalf of the ICC, I would like to thank Ranjan for his years of service to the game and congratulate him on a wonderful career. We have benefitted from his experience and work ethic, as someone you can turn to for guidance. The ICC congratulated him on the milestone.Īdrian Griffith, ICC Senior Manager, Umpires and Referees, said: “Ranjan has been a tremendous asset over the years and a significant source of inspiration for others. A regular at all major ICC tournaments, he has served as ICC Match Referee for four ICC men’s World Cups (1999, 2003, 20), three ICC Champions Trophys (2004, 20) and four ICC men’s T20 World Cups (2007, 2010, 20). He was first appointed an International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee in 1993. Madugalle, a former Sri Lanka cricketer, reached the landmark during the first Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies in Galle. Ranjan Madugalle on Sunday became the first match referee to officiate in 200 Test matches.