ICC congratulates Billy Doctrove on Emirates Elite Panel Appointment

ICC General Manager - Cricket, David Richardson, today congratulated Dominican official Billy Doctrove on his appointment to the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires.

"Billy has been a consistent performer in international cricket for a number of years and his appointment to the Emirates Elite Panel is a reward for this consistency," said Mr Richardson.

"From the intense atmosphere of ODI matches at packed Caribbean venues to the quieter surroundings of the ICC Trophy in Ireland last year, Billy has proved adept at reading the game and making accurate decisions.

"His decision-making is good and his calm approach has stood him in good stead in pressure situations. We look forward to working more closely with him to continue to develop his skills."

A more extensive media release detailing the composition of the new 10-man Emirates Elite Panel is available at www.icc-cricket.com.

Test matches: 7
ODI matches: 45

Billy has officiating in his blood and now holds the rare distinction of reaching the top level in both cricket and football. Hailing from the small island of Dominica he became his home country's first FIFA referee in 1995 and officiated in several international matches around the Caribbean including a World Cup qualifier between Guyana and Grenada in 1996. He retired from international football refereeing in 1997 to concentrate on cricket and stood in his first ODI between West Indies and England in April 1998. He made his Test bow in Antigua in May 2000 before the advent of two neutral umpires for Test matches. He has since officiated in Test matches in Australia and South Africa and his 45 ODI matches have included many high-profile games covering the full spectrum of Full Member countries.