As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.Printable version | Sep 20, 2020 4:19:49 AM | https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/rauf-bowden-dropped-from-icc-elite-panel/article4849777.ece.Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access.You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu.Rauf, Bowden dropped from ICC Elite Panel,Watch | Scientists discover possible sign of life on Venus,Mumbai police casting net for runaway Rauf. Llong became a member of the ICC International umpire panel as a specialist third umpire in 2004, and in 2006 he became a full member of the International Panel.The highlights of Llong's career so far include his appointment to the final of the 2004 Twenty20 Cup. In Asad’s case, it is important to emphasise that the recent speculation linking his name to the IPL spot-fixing investigation was not considered during the selectors’ deliberations,” said Geoff Allardice, Chairman of the ICC Umpires Selection Panel.“It is exciting to see Richard and Paul promoted to the elite panel, but it is also important to acknowledge and appreciate the outstanding contributions of Asad and Billy over a long period of time,” said Allardice.Illingworth and Reiffel have joined Aleem Dar, Kumar Dharmasena, Steve Davis, Marais Erasmus, Ian Gould, Tony Hill, Richard Kettleborough, Nigel Llong, Bruce Oxenford and Rod Tucker in the panel for the 2013-2014 season, commencing July 1, 2013.You have reached your limit for free articles this month.Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. He was appointed to stand in the 2007 Twenty20 World Championship in South Africa in September 2007. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. P.C: Twitter Nigel Llong Wiki – Bio; Age, Nationality, Ethnicity, and Height. Ramdin penalised for claiming dropped catch. Llong officiated his first Test match in January 2008, between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Dunedin.Llong was selected to be a reserve umpire for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, but was not called upon to officiate at any point in the tournament. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Earlier, he had played English domestic cricket during the 1990s with Kent.In the year 1990, Llong made his first-class cricket debut for Kent and won his county cap in 1993. He also took 35 matches at an average of almost 36.He also scored 2300 List-A runs and took 40 wickets to showcase his allround performance.He played his last match in May 2000 after which he opted for umpiring.Llong officiated in his maiden first-class match in June 2000. He also officiated in 117 One Day Internationals in the span of 12 years starting from 2006 and in 32 T20 Internationals which started from 2005.Llong was surrounded by controversy and was criticized for making wrong decisions during the second day's play in Adelaide between the Black Caps and Australia.Llong came into the spotlight when the Black Caps reviewed a not-out decision, believing Nathan Lyon was caught at second slip off the bowling of Mitchell Santner.