BCCI, Cricket Australia umpires set for cross-border stint under new exchange programme
Ben Treloar (Source: Getty Images)
Published - 20 Oct 2026, 05:40 PM• Read time - 10 mins
Cricket Australia (CA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have agreed to an umpire exchange programme. Under the agreement, Australia's Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches, while India's Prashar Joshi will stand in two Sheffield Shield games and one One-Day Cup fixture.
Treloar has officiated in two Women's ODIs and four Women's T20Is. He also has experience in 29 first-class matches, 20 List A games and 36 T20 fixtures. In addition, he has served as a TV umpire in three T20Is, one List A match and 21 T20 games.
Joshi, 41, on the other hand, is yet to officiate in an international match. He has stood in 16 first-class matches, 30 List A games and 36 T20 fixtures. As a third umpire, he has officiated in one first-class match, two List A games and four T20 fixtures.
Ben Treloar Career Stats
| Format | Matches as On-field Umpire | Matches as TV Umpire |
|---|---|---|
| Women's ODIs | 2 | 0 |
| Women's T20Is | 4 | 3 |
| First-Class | 29 | 0 |
| List A | 20 | 1 |
| T20s | 36 | 21 |
| Total | 91 | 25 |
Prashar Joshi Career Stats
| Format | Matches as On-field Umpire | Matches as TV Umpire |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 16 | 1 |
| List A | 30 | 2 |
| T20s | 36 | 4 |
| Total | 82 | 7 |
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