who is Asad Rauf (ICC Umpires.) ? Biography n Personal Life

Asad Rauf      

Pakistan

Full name Asad Rauf

Born May 12, 1956, Lahore, Punjab

Current age 56 years 94 days

Major teams Lahore, National Bank of Pakistan,Pakistan Railways, Pakistan Universities

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm offbreak

Other Umpire

Asad Rauf was a right-hand batsman who enjoyed a solid if unspectacular career in the 1980s, which his best season coming in 1986-87 when he made 672 runs at 35.36, including one hundred and five fifties. But he lost form the following season and played little first-class cricket thereafter. His career as an umpire really started in 1998 when he made his first-class debut, and in 2000 he stood in his first ODI. He was elevated to the ODI panel in 2004 and officiated in his first Test the following year. In April 2006 he was appointed to the ICC Elite Panel.
Martin Williamson April 2006

Umpiring career

Rauf became a first-class umpire in 1998. By February 2000 the Pakistan Cricket Board appointed him to his first One Day International(ODI), the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Gujranwala, Pakistan, on 16 February 2000. In 2004, with the promotion of Aleem Dar to the ICC Elite Umpire Panel, Rauf was included in the International Panel of Umpires for the first time. In January 2005 the ICC appointed him to his first test match, the fixture between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at Chittagong (MAA). In December 2005 stood in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG between Australia and South Africa. In April 2006 Rauf's umpiring was rewarded with a promotion to the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires

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1. Mumbai model says Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf used her for sex... ‎ NDTV - 1 hour ago Mumbai: Renowned cricket umpire Asad Rauf has been caught on the back foot following allegations by an Oshiwara-based model that the ...

2. Ajmal nominated for ICC's top prize ‎ The Express Tribune - 12 hours ago Aleem Dar, the three-time Umpire of the Year, and Asad Raufare also present in the Umpire of the Year nomination. The People's Choice ... 'Wonderboy' Virat Kohli nominated for ICC Cricketer of the Year award‎ Daily Bhaskar all 173 news articles »

   The Express Tribune

3. Defiant Alviro Petersen frustrates England ‎ Daily News & Analysis - 3 Aug 2012 ... Rudolph was stumped from a ripping turner by part-time spinner Kevin Pietersen after the decision was sent to third umpire Asad Rauf. England openers survive ordeal by fire after South Africa top 400‎ The Guardian England v South Africa: Patience the key for Andrew Strauss as ...‎ Telegraph.co.uk England scores 48-0 after Proteas' 419 in second test‎DAWN.com TheSportsCampus.com all 2057 news articles »

   The Guardian

4. Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli nominated for ICC Awards 2012 ‎ Cricket Country - 1 day ago Asad Rauf. Simon Taufel. Rod Tucker. LG People's Choice Award. James Anderson (Eng). Jacques Kallis (SA). Vernon Philander (SA) ...

5. Govt plans changes to key FBR posts ‎ The Express Tribune - 25 Jul 2012 ... there are attempts to appoint Asrar Rauf again as member inland revenue in place of Shahid Asad. Rauf is currently serving as secretary in ...

   The Express Tribune

6. A lifeline for Strauss: Captain's escape is crucial to his future ‎ Daily Mail - 3 Aug 2012 ... the decision-review system was brought in — to overturn a clear howler — and Petersen was duly sent on his way by TV umpire Asad Rauf. Botham: 'I haven't seen one home bowler attempt to be attacking. It's ...‎ The Independent all 33 news articles »

   Daily Mail

7. South Africa puncture England balloon ‎ The Nation - 23 Jul 2012 He was given not out by umpire Asad Rauf but South Africa successfully sought a television review which showed the ball brushed his glove. England v South Africa: hosts' first home defeat in two years as Dale ...‎ Telegraph.co.uk Steyn, Tahir bowl South Africa to Innings victory at The Oval | Test ...‎ TheSportsCampus.com Live Commentary: England vs. South Africa- First Test, Day Five‎ Sports Mole all 1661 news articles »

   The Nation

8. 2nd Test: Meek draw as England, South Africa share honours ‎ NDTV - 6 Aug 2012 Smith referred the call and although replays looked inconclusive third umpire Asad Rauf sided with Davis. Anderson then dropped his second ... England and South Africa draw second Test‎ Herald Sun Is the focus on Lord's finale already?‎ Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog) 21st century gives Pietersen star billing‎ The Independent Yorkshire Post all 1815 news articles »

   Sydney Morning Herald

9. Virat Kohli nominated for ICC Cricketer of the Year award ‎ NDTV - 23 hours ago Ian Gould Tony Hill Richard Kettleborough Nigel Llong Asad Rauf Simon Taufel Rod Tucker LG People's Choice Award James Anderson (Eng) ...

10. Kohli nominated for two top ICC awards ‎ Cricketnext.com - 1 day ago ... Billy Doctrove, Marais Erasmus, Ian Gould, Tony Hill, Richard Kettleborough, Nigel Llong, Asad Rauf, Simon Taufel and Rod Tucker ...