Shozab Raza (Urdu: شوزيب رضا) is a cricket umpire from Pakistan.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shozab Raza |
| Born | 31 October 1964 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Umpiring information | |
| ODIs umpired | 24 (2012–2019) |
| T20Is umpired | 37 (2012–2021) |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 13 February 2021 | |
Career edit
Raza made his debut as an international umpire in 2012 when he officiated in a One Day International (ODI) match between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium.[1] He officiated in his first Twenty20 International (T20I) in 2012 when Pakistan and England played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.[2] He got a contract as an umpire from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) along with Zameer Haider and Ahsan Raza in 2012.[3] He stood in the final of the 2016 Asia Cup.[4]
He was one of the seventeen on-field umpires for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[5] In December 2020, he was among the shortlisted candidates for the 2020 PCB Awards for the Umpire of the Year.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Shozab Raza debut as an International Umpire ESPNCricinfo.com. Retrieved on 25-2-2012
- ^ Shozab Raza debut as an International Umpire in T20I ESPNCricinfo.com. Retrieved on 25-2-2012
- ^ Three umpires get PCB contracts ESPNCricinfo.com. Retrieved on 25-2-2012
- ^ "Asia Cup, Final: Bangladesh v India at Dhaka, Mar 6, 2016". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- ^ "Match officials appointed for U19 Cricket World Cup". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ "Short-lists for PCB Awards 2020 announced". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
External links edit
- Shozab Raza at ESPNcricinfo
- Shozab Raza at CricketArchive (subscription required)