English umpire Ian Gould is administering his most recent One Day International Match (ODI) in the progressing India-Sri Lanka match. Gould is a piece of the 16 part board of umpires selected for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The competition likewise has six match referees.
The 61-year old Englishman, who made his International Umpiring debut in 2006, has officiated in 250 International matches overall formats of Cricket. The continuous match is his 251st task.
Gould was likewise the umpire in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 semi-last played among India and Pakistan. Gould is additionally a previous player and had highlighted in 18 One Day Internationals for England in his playing vocation. He has additionally kept wickets for his national group in the 1983 World Cup.
In spite of the fact that Gould would never play a Test for his nation, he came in as a substitute in Melbourne in 1982-83 and took a catch which helped England expel Greg Chapell for 2.
It is as an umpire that Gould is best known for. His contribution to the field of umpiring has been immense and over the years Gould has given some of the toughest decisions with utmost conviction, ease and accuracy.
The ongoing World Cup is his fourth as an umpire and he will retire having officiated in 74 Tests and 140 ODIs overall.
