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Int'l Cricket Council
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Two new faces join the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced updates to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, with Allahudien Paleker and Alex Wharf joining the panel, while Michael Gough and Joel Wilson make way for the two new entrants. Allahudien Paleker, a former first-class cricketer from South Africa, has officiated on-field in four Tests, 23 ODIs and 67 T20Is in men's international cricket and a total of 17 women's international games - having also officiated at major ICC tournaments such as Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and the Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024. Alex Wharf brings a wealth of experience from his 16-year first-class career - having also featured in 13 ODIs for England. Wharf has officiated on-field in seven Tests, 33 ODIs, and 45 T20Is in men's international cricket - having stood at the recent ICC Men's and Women's Cricket World Cups, the respective Men's and Women's T20 World Cups in 2024, and the Men's Champions Trophy 2025. ICC Chair Jay Shah gave his warm wishes to the two new entrants, Paleker and Wharf, while also thanking the outgoing umpires, Gough and Wilson. 'By definition, being an elite official brings with it scrutiny and pressure, but we are confident that both Allahuddien and Alex possess the temperament, experience and skill to deliver consistently at this very top level," Shah said. "On behalf of the ICC, I wish them all the best for the upcoming season as well as for the future. 'We would also like to place on record our sincere thanks to both Joel and Michael for their services to the world game, over a number of years.' WATCH: In the umpires shoes at the 2024 T20 World Cup A glance at the day in the life of an umpire. Palekar expressed his gratitude for the promotion and acknowledged the support of his mentors, colleagues, and family. 'This is a significant moment in my umpiring career. It's an honour to be named in the elite panel, and I look forward to reposing the faith shown in me. Being on this panel brings both pride and responsibility, but I am confident that my experience officiating across formats will stand me in good stead," he said. 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family, friends, coaches, mentors, the ICC, and Cricket South Africa for backing me and all my colleagues who supported me over the years. "To my father, Jamalodien, who was also an umpire. He is my inspiration and role model; his teachings have brought me to this stage. "Lastly, to my wife Shakira, you have been through this incredible journey with me. I want to thank you for all the sacrifices, support, and patience you've shown; you have been my pillar of strength." WATCH: What Makes A Brilliant Umpire Umpires have one of the toughest jobs in cricket and the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires are the best umpires in the business. Learn what makes a great umpire and why it's such an important role in cricket. Wharf acknowledged the guidance and support he has received throughout his career. 'I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the ICC and ECB for the opportunities they've provided over the years. I am truly appreciative of their guidance and constant support," he noted. 'This milestone would not have been possible without the amazing colleagues who have shared their expertise with me and those who have supported me both on and off the field. I look forward to continuing to learn from and work alongside them as I embark on this exciting new chapter in my career.' Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires (2025-26): Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Christopher Gaffaney (New Zealand), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England), Nitin Menon (India), Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Paul Reiffel (Australia), Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh), Rodney Tucker (Australia), Alex Wharf (England).
BBC News
25-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ex-Glamorgan player Wharf handed umpiring promotion
Former Glamorgan and England all rounder Alex Wharf has been promoted to the elite panel of international umpires by the 49-year-old has officiated on-field in seven Tests, 33 ODIs, and 45 T20Is in men's international cricket and his experience includes the recent men's and women's World and South Africa's Allahudien Palaker replace Michael Gough of England and West Indies' Joel Wilson on the elite panel."I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the ICC and ECB for the opportunities they've provided over the years," said Wharf"I am truly appreciative of their guidance and constant support."Bradford-born Wharf won 13 England ODI caps during a 10 year spell at Glamorgan, after previously playing for Yorkshire and joins fellow Englishmen Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth in the 12-strong elite group. "This milestone would not have been possible without the amazing colleagues who have shared their expertise with me and those who have supported me both on and off the field," added Wharf."I look forward to continuing to learn from and work alongside them as I embark on this exciting new chapter in my career."
South China Morning Post
13-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Wharf swings to 2024 loss as mainland China write-downs add to sales slump, office glut
Wharf (Holdings) swung to a loss last year after the commercial property developer wrote down the value of its projects in mainland China amid the nation's real estate slump. Advertisement The owner of Times Square shopping centre and office towers in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay reported a loss of HK$3.22 billion (US$414 million), from a HK$945 million profit, after a write-down of as much as HK$5.99 billion from the revaluation of its investment properties. Its underlying net profit, a reflection of the company's business operations after excluding revaluations, fell 21.5 per cent to HK$2.8 billion. It set aside HK$2.02 billion in impairment provision, according to a Hong Kong stock exchange filing on Thursday Wharf's shares fell 4.7 per cent to HK$19.40 each in Hong Kong, after plunging as much as 8.8 per cent in the biggest intraday drop since November 2022. The Times Square shopping centre in Causeway Bay on 3 April 2024. Photo: Yik Yeung-man. 'Despite various government policy measures to strengthen the residential market and boost buying sentiment, sales remained slow as policy effects needed time to materialise,' Wharf said, adding that the office inventory moved slowly with minimal market demand. The rebuilding of consumer confidence remains 'challenging', the company said.
