Have you thought of becoming a Cricket Umpire?

Chinmay Mehta from NSW Umpires Association with his idol retired Australian cricket umpire Simon Taufel Source: SBS Gujarati
Cricket lovers can have a close connection with the pitch and the player without being on either of the teams. Chinmay Mehta from NSW Umpires Association talks about the pathway to become a cricket umpire in Australia. He also shares his experiences of umpiring games at various levels and when he met his idols Simon Taufel and Steve Waugh for the first time.
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