Dar’s Final Call: Pakistani Umpire Retires with Record-Breaking Legacy

Aleem Dar, the renowned Pakistani cricket umpire, has announced his retirement from professional umpiring after the Champions One-Day Cup 2024. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Dar has officiated in a record 448 international matches, including 145 Tests, 231 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 72 T20 Internationals.

He’s known for his calm demeanor and sound decision-making, earning him respect globally. Dar was the first Pakistani umpire to be inducted into the ICC Elite Panel in 2004 and was named the world’s best umpire three times from 2009 to 2011 .

Career Highlights:

• Officiated in five ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups
• Umpired in multiple finals, including the 2007 and 2011 World Cup finals
• Member of the ICC elite panel from 2003 to 2023
• First Pakistani umpire inducted into the ICC Elite Panel in 2004

Dar’s retirement marks the end of an era in cricket umpiring. He’ll now focus on his charity work, including his hospital project, which provides a free ambulance service and supports thalassemia patients