Cricket/Expert Profile
Expertise
Cricket umpiring and scoring
Experience in the area
I passed The Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers Full membership examinations in 1961 and have been an instructor since 1973, and examiner since 1977 and have undergone the first stage training as an Umpire Assessor for ECB Association of Cricket Officials. I was Chairman of Training Board for ACU&S from 1981 to 1997.
Organizations
ECB Association of Cricket Officials British Computer Society Society of Expert Witnesses Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Rotary International
Education/Credentials
MA Hons Cantab 1966 DMS Part 1, 1975
Awards and Honors
Taylor Scholarship 1963 Life Vice President ACU&S 1998
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| David | 05/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jayan | 05/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you sir.now i understood about ..... |
| paul | 05/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | As a team we had a chat ..... |
| akhil | 04/20/12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
| Prashant S Akerkar | 04/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Colin Thank you. Thanks & Regards ..... |
Recent Answers from Colin Pearson
2012-05-22 LBW:
Good heavens, some players do have peculiar ideas! No, you do not take account of the fact that the bat is in line of flight. Law 39 is quite clear. The major factor is the point of first impact
2012-05-14 fielders pads:
The use of such "hidden" protective equipment is becoming quite common. Law 41.1 Protective equipment clearly states: No fielder other than the wicket-keeper shall be permitted to wear gloves or
2012-05-12 no ball:
I assume you are talking about BEAMERS - when the ball passes the Striker full toss above waist height when assumed to be standing at the Popping Crease. In fact it is physically impossible for a fast
2012-04-20 Cricket Umpire Official Eligibility.:
The umpires that officiate in senior matches have had years of experience umpiring or playing in many grades of cricket. It is not essential that you have played top grade cricket - although that helps
2012-04-18 wide line:
MCC Laws are clear that any unfair high ball should be called as a "No Ball" NOT "Wide Ball". Whether the striker hits it or not is irrelevant. Almost certainly ICC regulations would also state that
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