THE Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA), in collaboration with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and CPL Match Officials, is continuing a unique programme to expose local umpires to television umpiring. This initiative, which began in 2024, aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of umpires in Guyana.

The programme provides local officials with invaluable exposure to the intricacies of third-umpire decision-making. Through interactive sessions led by experienced CPL match officials, participants are learning how to use television technology to make accurate decisions in modern-day cricket.
The sessions focus on the decision-making process’s roles, communication, and flow.

Dharam Singh, a local umpire who participated in the first night of this year’s collaboration, offered positive feedback. “My understanding of the role of the third umpire has grown tremendously,” Singh said. “I observed firsthand how important focus, communication, accuracy and timing management was. Being able to communicate with the third umpire and match referee was an invaluable experience. This experience was surreal and unlike no other.”

The programme is set to continue throughout the remaining CPL league matches in the Guyana leg, with umpires from different counties participating in every match until the end of the tournament.