Dravid, Kumble, Srinath address match referees seminar at NCA | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid, both former Indian captains and head coaches, participated in a seminar at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
The seminar focused on various aspects of managing a game on the field, and the two veterans shared their insights with the match referees in attendance, PTI reported.
The seminar also featured contributions from other notable figures in the cricketing world.In addition to Dravid, who is set to become the head coach of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, and Kumble, other notable figures such as ICC match referee and former India pacer Javagal Srinath, Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon, and NCA Education Head Sujith Somasundar also shared their insights with the participants.

The event saw the participation of several domestic match referees, including the seasoned Manu Nayyar. The attendees engaged in discussions and deliberations on various topics related to match management, exchanging their experiences and ideas to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.
Srinath, a match referee since 2006, and Nitin recently officiated in the T20 World Cup. They discussed their experiences from the prestigious tournament.
Srinath, a former Indian fast bowler, has officiated in more than 250 ODIs, making him one of the few referees to achieve this milestone.
Earlier this year, the ICC Elite Panel of referees and umpires retained both Srinath and Nitin for their exceptional performance and dedication to the sport.