NCA conducts 4-day Umpire Course at the cricket academy
Key Points:
#25 candidates from various districts participated reflecting a diverse group of aspiring match officials.
#The course was led by BCCI-qualified umpire Jayapal P, who shared professional insights on umpiring.
#Topics covered included the Laws of Cricket, umpiring procedures, decision-making, match situations and roles of match officials.
#The NCA is dedicated to enhancing cricket infrastructure and developing human resources highlighting the importance of qualified officials for the sport's growth in the state.
SOVIMA (NAGALAND): The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) held a four-day Umpire Course from September 7 to 10 at the Nagaland Cricket Academy, Sovima, to improve the officiating system in the state. Twenty-five candidates from different districts participated in this course aimed at aspiring and developing match officials.
The course was led by Jayapal P, a BCCI-qualified umpire, who offered professional guidance on cricket umpiring's technical and practical aspects. The programme focused on the Laws of Cricket, umpiring procedures, decision-making and the responsibilities of match officials.
The NCA said it is committed to building capacity and enhancing cricket infrastructure and resources in Nagaland and the Umpire Course is a vital step towards creating a stronger pool of qualified officials for various levels of cricket in the state. The course concluded Thursday.